Synthesis 2020; 52(07): 949-963
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1690813
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Iron Catalysis in Target Synthesis

Peter DaBell
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School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building, Edinburgh, EH9 3FK, UK   Email: stephen.thomas@ed.ac.uk
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We would like to thank the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and CRITICAT Centre for Doctoral Training for financial support [PhD studentship to P.D.; Grant code EP/L0161419/1].
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Publication History

Received: 09 December 2019

Accepted after revision: 19 January 2020

Publication Date:
05 February 2020 (online)


Abstract

The use of iron-catalysed organic transformations in the total syntheses of natural products has increased significantly. Iron-catalysed cross-coupling reactions are now widely applied in total syntheses and many other transformations, such as alkene functionalisation, oxidation, and cyclisation. The development of these processes, as well as many examples of their use in target synthesis, is presented here.

1 Introduction

2 Cross-Coupling Reactions

3 Functionalisation of Unactivated Alkenes

4 Carbocyclisation Reactions

5 Oxidations

6 Further Examples

7 Conclusions