Understanding and Describing London Dispersion Effects in ­Transition-Metal-Catalyzed C–H Activations

Abstract

Transition-metal-catalyzed C–H activation has emerged as a powerful strategy for molecular synthesis with unique levels of resource economy. Weak secondary dispersion interactions were found to play an essential role in these transformations in terms of kinetic efficacy and selectivity. This Account summarizes our group’s recent progress in the rationalization and quantification of London dispersion effects within the transition-metal-catalyzed C–H activation.

1 Introduction

2 Annulation Reactions

3 Alkylation Reactions

4 Arylation Reactions

5 Olefination Reactions

6 Oxygenation Reactions

7 Conclusion

Key words

C–H activation - London dispersion effect - DFT calculations - transition metals - catalysis

Publication History

Received: 27 February 2023

Accepted after revision: 22 March 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
22 March 2023

Article published online:
09 May 2023

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