Rational ligand modification maximizes turnover rate in a model Pd-catalyzed C-H arylation.

ABSTRACT: The direct cross-coupling of (hetero)aromatics without prior functionalization is a promising reaction for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, enabling the conversion of inexpensive feedstocks in a highly step-efficient manner. However, many C-H arylations rely on high loadings of a Pd catalyst that preclude their use in low-cost applications. In this work, we have maximized the turnover rate of a Pd-catalyzed C-H arylation reaction through rational tuning of the ligands. Starting from a computational study of the catalytic mechanism, a kinetic model was derived that accurately explains the experimental time profiles. Quantitative structure-activity relationships between the substituents on the ligands and the resulting catalytic activity for various C-H arylations were obtained. T

SUBMITTER: Beckers I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9803853 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature