Ni/NHC catalysis in C–H functionalization using air-tolerant nickelocene and sodium formate for <i>in situ</i> catalyst generation

Abstract

A facile method for Ni/NHC catalyzed C–H alkylation and alkenylation of heteroarenes with alkenes and internal alkynes using air-tolerant nickelocene, sodium formate and NHC·HCl salts for <italic>in situ</italic> catalyst generation has been developed.