Beyond CH Activation with Uranium: A Cascade of Reactions Mediated by a Uranium Dialkyl Complex

Abstract

A neutral uranium dibenzyl complex mediated the CH activation of two aromatic N heterocycles, followed by a cascade of reactions which led to the opening and functionalization of imidazole rings (see scheme). This double CH activation and the sequence of transformations succeeding it are unique to uranium and point to the use of this element for the cleavage of other strong carbon–heteroatom bonds. 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.