Halide-free ethylation of phenol by multifunctional catalysis using phosphinite ligands.
The ortho-alkylation of phenols or aniline by catalytic C-H activation and multifunctional catalysis is described.
Carrión
M Carmen
MC
EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, The Purdie Building, North Haugh, St Andrews, Fife, UK.
Cole-Hamilton
David J
DJ
D000478:Alkylation; D000814:Aniline Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D002384:Catalysis; D004980:Ethane / Q000737:chemistry*; D008024:Ligands; D019800:Phenol / Q000737:chemistry*; D010720:Phosphines
D000814:Aniline Compounds; D008024:Ligands; D010720:Phosphines; D019800:Phenol; D004980:Ethane; C023650:aniline