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Cyclic (Alkyl)(amino)carbenes: Synthesis of Iminium Precursors and Structural Properties

Journal Article · · Journal of Organic Chemistry

Using readily available pre-allylated aldehydes, in this work we report a simple and divergent synthesis of cyclic (alkyl)(amino)carbene (CAAC) iminium precursors. Using a combination of crystallographic data and steric maps, we further elaborate on the specific steric properties of CAAC ligands with respect to state-of-the-art phosphine and carbene ligands.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, San Diego, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); French National Research Agency (ANR)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0009376
OSTI ID:
1905846
Journal Information:
Journal of Organic Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Organic Chemistry Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 87; ISSN 0022-3263
Publisher:
American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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