FeCl₂‐Catalyzed Selective CC Bond Formation by Oxidative Activation of a Benzylic CH Bond

Abstract

Any old iron: Readily available and nontoxic FeCl2 effectively catalyzes CC bond formation by oxidative activation of benzylic CH bonds in the presence of tert-butyl peroxide as a stoichiometric oxidant (see scheme). The mild reaction conditions, good yields, low catalyst cost, and easy operation are the major advantages of this cross-dehydrogenation coupling reaction. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2007/z701782_s.pdf or from the author. 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.