Coordination Chemistry Reviews 2017-08-18

Cobalt(II)-catalyzed C H functionalization using an N,N′-bidentate directing group

Yadagiri Kommagalla, Naoto Chatani

Index: 10.1016/j.ccr.2017.06.018

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Abstract

This review focuses on cobalt-catalyzed, chelation-assisted C H functionalization reactions in which an N,N′-bidentate directing group is used. Cobalt complexes are now recognized as potential alternatives for noble metals, such as Pd, Rh, Ir, Pt and Ru in C H bond activation. Bidentate directing groups have been shown to be powerful auxiliaries for regio-selective C H bond activation in C H functionalizations catalyzed by cobalt complexes. This review is organized on the basis of reaction patterns.