Abstract
The first NHC-catalyzed functionalization of carboxylic anhydrides is described. In this reaction, the b carbon behaves as a nucleophilic carbon and undergoes asymmetric reactions with electrophiles. Anhydrides with challenging balkyl substituents work effectively.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13506-13509 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 49 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 3 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:©2014 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry