Synthesis 2017; 49(02): 225-236
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1588892
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Insights into Copper-Poly(pyrazolyl)methane-Catalyzed Reactions for Organic Transformations

Julian Moegling
Lehrstuhl für Bioanorganische Chemie, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany   Email: sonja.herres-pawlis@ac.rwth-aachen.de
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Alexander Hoffmann
Lehrstuhl für Bioanorganische Chemie, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany   Email: sonja.herres-pawlis@ac.rwth-aachen.de
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Sonja Herres-Pawlis*
Lehrstuhl für Bioanorganische Chemie, Institut für Anorganische Chemie, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany   Email: sonja.herres-pawlis@ac.rwth-aachen.de
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Publication History

Received: 31 August 2016

Accepted after revision: 06 September 2016

Publication Date:
18 October 2016 (online)


Dedicated to Prof. Dr. Dieter Enders on the occasion of his 70th birthday

Abstract

Copper-poly(pyrazolyl)methane complexes have been proven to be highly useful in a variety of catalytic organic transformations. A multitude of poly(pyrazolyl)methane ligands have been developed for this effort and are summarized in this work. Their tailored electronic properties and steric hindrance are easily modified, demonstrating their diversity and high potential as spectator ligands for copper catalysis. The listed examples of organic reactions range from cycloadditions to nitrene transfer and bioinorganic monooxygenase chemistry.

1 Introduction

2 Cycloadditions of Azides and Alkynes

3 Copper-Mediated Nitrene and Carbene Transfer

4 Csp–Csp2, C–N and C–S Cross-Coupling Reactions

5 Copper–Tpm-Catalyzed Aldol Reactions

6 A Bpm Ligand for the Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate

7 Copper-Catalyzed Oxidations

8 Concluding Remarks