P2Et Phosphazene: A Mild, Functional Group Tolerant Base for Soluble, Room Temperature Pd-Catalyzed C-N, C-O, and C-C Cross-Coupling Reactions

Org Lett. 2015 Jul 2;17(13):3370-3. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b01648. Epub 2015 Jun 22.

Abstract

The non-nucleophilic organic superbase P2Et phosphazene can enable a broad range of palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, including C-C, C-N, and C-O couplings of aryl chlorides, bromides, and iodides at room temperature. The mildness and substrate compatibility of this chemistry can deliver immediate synthetic utility for the preparation of complex molecules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't