Synlett 2011(8): 1047-1051  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259928
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Cobalt-Catalyzed, Chelation-Assisted C-H Bond Functionalization

Naohiko Yoshikai*
Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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Publication History

Received 9 December 2010
Publication Date:
29 March 2011 (online)

Abstract

While chelation-assisted C-H bond activation by a transition-metal complex serves as a versatile platform for the development of regioselective C-H bond-functionalization reactions, the capability of first-row transition metals to catalyze such transformations has scarcely been explored. This highlight article illustrates how cobalt has recently emerged as a promising metal for chelation-assisted C-H bond functionalization.

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Lee, P.-S.; Fujita, T.; Yoshikai, N. unpublished results.