Abstract
Nickel-catalyzed cross-electrophile coupling of halide coupling partners has emerged
as a powerful tool for constructing C–C bonds under mild conditions. However, the
limited availability of halide coupling partners means that a significant portion
must be synthetically prepared, which can pose sustainability challenges. In this
context, aryl and alkyl alcohols represent highly promising alternative coupling partners
due to their abundance and versatility. Despite their potential, the application of
alcohols in cross-electrophile coupling reactions is mostly explored in couplings
with aryl or alkyl halide derivatives. Cross-coupling reactions in which both coupling
partners are alcohols or derivatives remained underexplored until recent advancements.
This short review aims to highlight the current progress in nickel-catalyzed cross-electrophile
coupling of alcohols and their derivatives, and discusses future opportunities in
this burgeoning field.
1 Introduction
2 Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Electrophile Coupling Using Alcohols or Alcohol Derivatives
2.1 C(sp3)–C(sp3) Cross-Coupling
2.2 C(sp2)–C(sp3) Cross-Coupling
2.3 C(sp2)–C(sp2) Cross-Coupling
3 Cross-Coupling Reactions of Alcohols via Hydrogen Transfer Reactions
4 Summary and Outlook
Keywords
nickel catalysis - cross-electrophile coupling - alcohol coupling partners - cross
selectivity - sustainable approach - naturally abundant