Synfacts 2011(4): 0425-0425  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259602
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Pd-Catalyzed Oxidative Intramolecular C-H Coupling for Medium-Ring Synthesis

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Andreas K. Steib
D. G. Pintori, M. F. Greaney*
University of Edinburgh, UK
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Publication History

Publication Date:
18 March 2011 (online)

Significance

A new palladium-catalyzed oxidative intramolecular C-H coupling yielding annu­lated medium-sized rings has been achieved. The reaction proceeds well with Cu(OAc)2 as oxidant.