title: Catalytic constructive deoxygenation of lignin-derived phenols: new C-C bond formation processes from imidazole-sulfonates and ether cleavage reactions.
abstract: As part of a programme aimed at exploiting lignin as a chemical feedstock for less oxygenated fine chemicals, several catalytic C-C bond forming reactions utilising guaiacol imidazole sulfonate are demonstrated. These include the cross-coupling of a Grignard, a non-toxic cyanide source, a benzoxazole, and nitromethane. A modified Meyers reaction is used to accomplish a second constructive deoxygenation on a benzoxazole functionalised anisole.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, EaStCHEM, St Andrews, Fife, UK. mc28@st-andrews.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Stuart M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Leckie
authors.forename: Gavin J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Harkness
authors.forename: Matthew L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Clarke