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conditions. The self-coupled product
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was observed in case
Conclusions
the of Ni(COD)2, which illustrates that Ni(0) converted into
Ni(II) during the catalysis and the in situ generated Ni(II)
catalyzed the C-N bond formation. This experimental results
confirmed that Ni(II) might be the catalytically active species. A
time-dependent experiment on the direct formation of 3a was
conducted to study the reaction kinetics (Fig. 1). The kinetic
studies on the formation of 3a indicate that there is an
induction period in the present nickel catalysis.
In summary, we have reported on the first nickel catalyzed N-
vinylation sterically congested anilines under ligand- and
reductant-free conditions. Deuterium labeling studies provided
evidence for a C-H metalated intermediate by mono-dentate
chelation assistance of the pyrimidyl aniline motif.
A
biorenewable p-cymene (a side product of cellulose and citrus
industry) has been employed as a solvent for the present
strategy.
Acknowledgements
This research is supported by the SERB (SB/FT/CS-065/2013).
VGL and JR thank the CSIR-SRF for the research fellowship.
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