Rhodium-catalyzed direct ortho C-H olefination of phenol derivatives

Chao Feng, Teck Peng Loh*

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Abstract

Cationic rhodium complex-catalyzed olefination of phenol derivatives for the direct introduction of an α,β-unsaturated ester appendage is described. In addition, deuterium labelling and kinetic isotope effect studies were performed to probe the reaction mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10458-10460
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume47
Issue number37
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 7 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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