Organic Letters · 2012 · 93 citations · 25 references
Asymmetric CatalysisBenzylic C–h BondCross-coupling ReactionSequential ProcessEngineeringOrganic ChemistryOrganometallic CatalysisCatalysisMolecular CatalysisChemistryBidentate SystemDirect New AccessEnantioselective Synthesis
A palladium-catalyzed benzylic C-H arylation/oxidation reaction leading to diaryl ketones has been accomplished. The indispensable role of the bidentate system is disclosed for this sequential process. This chemistry offers a direct new access to a range of diarylketones.
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