title: Branch-selective, iridium-catalyzed hydroarylation of monosubstituted alkenes via a cooperative destabilization strategy.
abstract: Highly branch-selective, carbonyl-directed hydroarylations of monosubstituted alkenes are described. The chemistry relies upon a cationic Ir(I) catalyst modified with an electron deficient, wide bite angle bisphosphine ligand. This work provides a regioisomeric alternative to the Murai hydroarylation protocol.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Bristol , Bristol BS8 1TS, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Giacomo E M
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Crisenza
authors.forename: Niall G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: McCreanor
authors.forename: John F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Bower