Metal-Free Oxidative C(sp ³)–H Bond Couplings as Valuable Synthetic Tools for C–C Bond Formations

Abstract

Metal-free oxidative methods for the direct functionalization of C(sp ³)–H bonds to form new C–C bonds remain challenging. In this article, previous and recent results, the latter devoted to expanding the scope and synthetic applicability, on these metal-free oxidative C–C coupling reactions are highlighted.

Key words

oxidation - C–H functionalization - metal-free - cross-coupling - alkenes

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