Selective functionalization of C(sp3)-H bonds : catalytic chlorination and bromination by IronIII-acacen-halide under ambient condition

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10627–10630
Journal / PublicationChemical Communications
Volume58
Issue number76
Online published2 Sept 2022
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2022

Abstract

The oxidative catalytic halogenations of the C(sp3)-H bond of alkanes promoted by FeIII(acacen)Cl (1III-Cl) and FeIII(acacen)Br (1III-Br) in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) were investigated. Four major steps were involved: (i) formation of [FeV(acacen)(oxo)X] species (X = Cl or Br), (ii) hydrogen-atom transfer, (iii) halogen atom rebound, and (iv) regeneration of 1III-Cl or 1III-Br. TFA played a significant role in (i) forming the high-valent iron-oxo intermediate and (ii) generating the reaction selectivity.

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Selective functionalization of C(sp3)-H bonds: catalytic chlorination and bromination by IronIII-acacen-halide under ambient condition. / Shen, Chang; Dagnaw, Wasihun Menberu; Fong, Ching Wai et al.
In: Chemical Communications, Vol. 58, No. 76, 28.09.2022, p. 10627–10630.

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