Bu₄NI‐Catalyzed CO Bond Formation by Using a Cross‐Dehydrogenative Coupling (CDC) Reaction

Abstract

The crème de la crème! A practical and simple Bu4NI-catalyzed CO bond formation was achieved by using a cross-dehydrogenative coupling (CDC) reaction with tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as the ultimate oxidant (see scheme; R1=aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl; R2, R3=alkyl, alkyl halide). This approach is the most straightforward method to date for the synthesis of α-acyloxy ethers. A plausible mechanism has been proposed. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.