Copper-catalyzed radical transnitrilation of arylborons with dimethylmalononitrile and mechanistic insights

2025/01/01 by Xiaofu Jian, Zhang Xibao, Weilong Xie · 1 voice
Chemistry · #Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions #Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods #Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques

paper · doi:10.1039/d5qo00397k

openalex publication_date 2025/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/16

Abstract

Radical transnitrilation of arylborons via a mild copper catalysis was developed, featuring broad scope, high functionality tolerance, scalability and practicality.

Citations

• Visible Light-Driven Radical-Mediated C–C Bond Cleavage/Functionalization in Organic Synthesis
• An Update on the Nitrogen Heterocycle Compositions and Properties of U.S. FDA-Approved Pharmaceuticals (2013–2023)

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