Transition-metal-catalysed reactions of diazoesters. Insertion into C–H bonds of paraffins by carbenoids

1981/01/01 by Albert Demonceau, Alfred F. Noels, André J. Hubert +1 · 2 citations
Chemistry · Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics · #Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms #Fluorine in Organic Chemistry

paper · doi:10.1039/c39810000688

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Abstract

Rhodium(II) carboxylates of perfluoroacids are very efficient catalysts for promoting the insertion of carbenes (carbenoids)(generated from diazoesters) into the C–H bonds of alkanes with selectivites which differ from those observed in typical free-crbene processes.

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