申请人:CHICAGO DISCOVERY SOLUTIONS, LLC
公开号:US20160263565A1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-15
Using a [RuCl
2
(arene)]
2
complex and a formate source, a directed ortho C—H insertion and aryl-aryl coupling sequence in water provides biaryl compounds useful in the preparation of biologically active molecules and intermediates. Reactions may be conducted in the ambient atmosphere. Ruthenium catalysts prepared from [RuCl
2
(arene)]
2
and a formate source may be prepared in situ or isolated for later use.