Activation of the C-N bond in nitromethane by palladium [alpha]-diimine complexes

Authors :: Golisz, Suzanne R.
Hazari, Nilay
Labinger, Jay A.
Bercaw, John E.
Source :: Journal of Organic Chemistry. Nov 6, 2009, Vol. 74 Issue 21, 8441-8443
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: The reaction of glyoxal-derived [alpha]-diimines with palladium acetates in nitromethane has led to cleavage of the C-N bond in nitromethane, to give palladium nitro complexes in which the [alpha]-diimine ligand is methylated.

Subjects :: Nitro compounds -- Chemical properties
Nitro compounds -- Structure
Palladium catalysts -- Chemical properties
Palladium catalysts -- Structure
Schiff bases -- Research
Biological sciences
Chemistry

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