Substituent-enabled oxidative dehydrogenative cross-coupling of 1,4-naphthoquinones with alkenes

J Org Chem. 2014 Aug 15;79(16):7626-32. doi: 10.1021/jo501419s. Epub 2014 Aug 5.

Abstract

A Rh-catalyzed oxidative dehydrogenative cross-coupling of 1,4-naphthquinones with alkenes was achieved by using a substituent-enabled C(sp(2))-H functionalization (SEF) strategy. The method shows high functional group tolerance, broad substrate scope, and great potential for further functional transformations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Molecular Structure
  • Naphthoquinones / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Rhodium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Naphthoquinones
  • Rhodium
  • 1,4-naphthoquinone