Abstract
A hydrogen-transfer strategy for the catalytic functionalization of benzylic alcohols via electronic arene activation, accessing a diverse range of bespoke diaryl ethers and aryl amines in excellent isolated yields (38 examples, 70% average yield), is reported. Taking advantage of the hydrogen-transfer approach, the oxidation level of the functionalized products can be selected by judicious choice of simple and inexpensive additives.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6716-6719 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry