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Synfacts 2010(1): 0086-0086  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218439
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Fe-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization and Coupling of Alcohols with Alkenes

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
S.-Y. Zhang, Y.-Q. Tu*, C.-A. Fan, F.-M. Zhang, L. Shei
Lanzhou University, P. R. of China
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Publication Date:
21 December 2009 (online)

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Significance

A novel iron-catalyzed C(sp³)-C(sp³) coupling between alcohols and mono- or 1,1-di­substituted alkenes is reported. The reaction proceeds via direct C(sp³)-H functionalization of the alcohol. Tertiary alcohols can be used instead of alkenes as substrates.