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Synlett 2012(2): 159-162  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1290117
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Oxidative Coupling of Tertiary Amines: Scope, Mechanism and Challenges

Kevin M. Jones, Martin Klussmann*
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 1, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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Received 25 October 2011
Publikationsdatum:
22. Dezember 2011 (online)

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Abstract

This article highlights the current scope of oxidative coupling reactions of tertiary amines. Emphasis has been placed on recent synthetic and mechanistic studies and suggests potential areas of improvement for the future.

Key words

oxidation - cross-coupling - catalysis - mechanism - C-H functionalization

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