Copper catalyzed direct alkenylation of simple alkanes with styrenes
作者:Yefeng Zhu、Yunyang Wei
DOI:10.1039/c4sc00093e
日期:——
A novel Cu-catalyzed direct alkenylation of simple alkanes with styrenes was described. In the presence of a catalytic amount of Cu(OTf)2, a diverse range of alkenes undergo coupling with cycloalkanes to produce (E)-alkyl alkenes. This transformation is proposed to proceed via a radical process.