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DMF as carbon source: Rh-catalyzed α-methylation of ketones
Li, Yang,Xue, Dong,Lu, Wei,Wang, Chao,Liu, Zhao-Tie,Xiao, Jianliang
, p. 66 - 69 (2014)
An unprecedented Rh-catalyzed direct methylation of ketones with N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) is disclosed. The reaction shows a broad substrate scope, tolerating both aryl and alkyl ketones with various substituents. Mechanistic studies suggest that DMF delivers a methylene fragment followed by a hydride in the methylation process.
