Pd-catalysed, Ag-assisted C2-H alkenylation of benzophospholes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Nov 1;58(87):12208-12211. doi: 10.1039/d2cc04942b.

Abstract

A palladium-catalysed, silver-assisted regioselective C2-H alkenylation of benzophospholes with terminal alkenes has been developed. The palladium catalysis accommodates styrenes and electron-deficient alkenes including ester, ketone, nitrile, and phosphonate. Thus, this protocol enables the rapid construction of various benzophosphole-vinylene conjugations from the two simple C-H starting substrates. Optical properties of newly synthesized C2-alkenylated benzophospholes are also investigated.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes* / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Palladium* / chemistry

Substances

  • Palladium
  • Alkenes