Reductive C(sp³)-C(sp³) homo-coupling of benzyl or allyl halides with H₂ using a water-soluble electron storage catalyst.

ABSTRACT: This paper reports the first example of a reductive C(sp³)-C(sp³) homo-coupling of benzyl/allyl halides in aqueous solution by using H₂ as an electron source {turnover numbers (TONs) = 0.5-2.3 for 12 h}. This homo-coupling reaction, promoted by visible light, is catalysed by a water-soluble electron storage catalyst (ESC). The reaction mechanism, and four requirements to make it possible, are also described.

SUBMITTER: Yatabe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9044531 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature