Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2002 · 124 citations · 2 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisInorganic ChemistryOrganic ChemistryCatalytic MechanismsOrganic SynthesisCatalytic ActivityMetal HydridesRadical CyclizationRadical-radical ReactionsReaction Coupling
The indium hydride generated from NaBH4 and InCl3, is a promising candidate of alternative to Bu3SnH. In particular, the catalytic performance of InCl3 in the dehalogenation of alkyl and aryl halides, intramolecular cyclization and intermolecular coupling reaction are noteworthy.
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