Iron-catalyzed direct arylation through an aryl radical transfer pathway.
A general and efficient iron-catalyzed direct arylation of benzene and hetereoaryl derivatives using a cost-effective and environmentally benign catalyst is described. The reaction is performed under neat conditions and can proceed at room temperature.
Vallée
Frédéric
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Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, P.O. Box 6128, Station Downtown, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H3C 3J7.
Mousseau
James J
JJ
Charette
André B
AB
D001554:Benzene / Q000737:chemistry*; D002384:Catalysis; D007501:Iron / Q000737:chemistry*; D015394:Molecular Structure
D007501:Iron; D001554:Benzene