Rhodium(II)-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization of Electron-Deficient Methyl Groups

J Am Chem Soc. 2016 May 11;138(18):5761-4. doi: 10.1021/jacs.6b01941. Epub 2016 Apr 26.

Abstract

Enantioselective C-H functionalization of relatively electron-deficient methyl sites was achieved with the combination of 2,2,2-trichloroethyl aryldiazoacetates and tetrakis(triarylcyclopropanecarboxylate) dirhodium catalysts. The substrate scope of the transformation was relatively broad, and C-H functionalization products were furnished with excellent levels of enantioselectivity. As a strategic reaction, crotonate derivatives give 1,6-dicarbonyl compounds, which are useful for further diversification.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.