Abstract
The first base-metal catalysed coupling of primary alcohols with methyl-N-heteroaromatics is reported. The use of an earth abundant and nonprecious NiBr2/L1 system enables access to a series of C(sp3)-alkylated N-heteroaromatics. Mechanistic studies have established the participation of a hydrogen-borrowing strategy for α-alkylation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12369-12372 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 87 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |