title: [Cp*RhCl2]2: mechanosynthesis and applications in C-H bond functionalisations under ball-milling conditions.
abstract: A mechanochemical synthesis of [Cp*RhCl2]2 has been developed. Under LAG conditions the organometallic complex can be prepared in a shorter reaction time compared to the standard solution-based protocol. The obtained Rh(iii) dimer is then applicable as catalyst in subsequent solvent-free mechanochemical C-H bond functionalisations of 2-phenylpyridine.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Organic Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 1, D-52074 Aachen, Germany. carsten.bolm@oc.rwth-aachen.de.
authors.forename: José G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Hernández
authors.forename: Carsten
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bolm