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Fe-catalysed Kumada-type alkyl-alkyl cross-coupling. Evidence for the intermediacy of Fe(i) complexes
Guisan-Ceinos, Manuel,Tato, Francisco,Bunuel, Elena,Calle, Paloma,Cardenas, Diego J.
, p. 1098 - 1104 (2013)
A novel Fe-NHC catalytic system allows the alkyl-alkyl cross-coupling reaction of alkyl halides and alkylmagnesium reagents has been developed. To our knowledge, this is the first Fe-catalysed Kumada-type coupling for the formation of C(sp3)-C(sp3) bonds in the presence of functional groups. The process takes place under mild conditions, avoiding the formation of β-elimination products. Mechanistic studies suggest the intermediacy of Fe(i) complexes, formed by reduction with the Grignard reagent, as the active species.