The key intermediate in the amination of saturated C–H bonds: synthesis, X-ray characterization and catalytic activity of Ru(TPP)(NAr)2 (Ar = 3,5-(CF3)2C6H3)

Abstract

The complex Ru(TPP)(NAr)(2) inserts a nitrene group into allylic and benzylic C-H bonds and is the key intermediate in the ruthenium porphyrin-catalyzed amination of hydrocarbons by aryl azides.