Non-directed C-H bond activation and functionalization is challenging. [Cp*IrCl2]2 and [Cp*RhCl2]2 catalysts were used in the non-directed C-H functionalization of benzyl and aryl C-H bonds mediated by a carbonate base using air as an oxidant; the formation of C-N and C-O bonds is accomplished. The catalytic formation of benzyl and aryl amines and esters from simple starting materials is an attractive approach to the synthesis of value-added molecules.

Non-directed C-H activation and formation of C-N and C-O bonds using Cp*Ir and Cp*Rh catalysts

256th National Meeting (2018)

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