Site-Selective Alkenylation of δ-C(sp(3))-H Bonds with Alkynes via a Six-Membered Palladacycle

J Am Chem Soc. 2016 Aug 31;138(34):10750-3. doi: 10.1021/jacs.6b05978. Epub 2016 Aug 18.

Abstract

Most chelation-assisted aliphatic C-H activation proceeds through a kinetically favored five-membered cyclometalated intermediate. Here, we report the first site-selective alkenylation of δ-C(sp(3))-H in the presence of more accessible γ-C(sp(3))-H bonds via a kinetically less favored six-membered palladacycle. A wide range of functional groups are tolerated, and the unique protocol can be applied to the synthesis of chiral piperidines. Moreover, mechanistic insights have been conducted to elucidate the origin of the unusual site-selectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't