A novel bond formation through oxidative cross-coupling with desyl chloride as the oxidant has been investigated. The coupling can be carried out under mild conditions. The Csp3-center carbon was involved even in the presence of a β-H, and up to 90% of the desired cross-coupling product was obtained with the secondary Csp3-center substrate.
oxidative cross-coupling - transmetalation - organotin reagents - organozinc reagents - palladium