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Title: Process for the functionalization of heteroalkanes and arenes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1462178

Provided are methods and materials for the functionalization of a heteroalkane or arene using an oxidizing electrophile as a stoichiometric agent or catalyst. The reaction involves the replacement of a hydrogen atom on an sp3-hybridized carbon atom of the heteroalkane or of a hydrogen atom on an sp2-hybridized carbon atom of the arene. A main group element organometallic intermediate is formed that undergoes further conversion to a functionalized heteroalkane or arene.

Research Organization:
The Scripps Research Inst., La Jolla, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
The Scripps Research Institute (La Jolla, CA)
Patent Number(s):
10,011,547
Application Number:
15/506,583
OSTI ID:
1462178
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015 Aug 25
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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