Frustrated beta-chloride elimination: Selective arene alkylation by alpha-chloronorborene catalyzed by electrophilic metallocenium ion pairs

Authors :: Dash, Aswini K.
Jensen, Tryg R.
Stern, Charlotte
Marks, Tobin J.
Source :: Journal of the American Chemical Society. Oct 6, 2004, Vol. 126 Issue 39, p12528, 13 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The selective arene alkylation by alpha-chloronorborene catalyzed by electrophilic metallocenium ion pairs has been described. Control experiments and reactivity studies on each component step suggest a mechanism involving participation of the metal electrophiles in the catalytic cycle.

Subjects :: Alkylation -- Analysis
Chlorides -- Chemical properties
Dichloropropane -- Chemical properties
Chemistry

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