Organic Chemistry Frontiers · 2014 · 166 citations · 65 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisCatalytic MechanismsC - H Bond FunctionalizationC-h ActivationC-h Bond ActivationCatalytic FunctionalizationTransition-metal-catalyzed Functionalization
This review is focused on the recent advances in the transition metal-catalyzed direct remote C–H-functionalization of alkyl groups <italic>via</italic> C(sp<sup>3</sup>)–H bond activation. In general, carboxamide/ester-chelated β-functionalization reactions are summarized.
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