A simple route to 1,4-addition reactions by Co-catalyzed reductive coupling of organic tosylates and triflates with activated alkenes

作者:Hsieh Jen Chieh*; Chu Yi Hua; Muralirajan Krishnamoorthy; Cheng Chien Hong*
来源:Chemical communications, 2017, 53(84): 11584-11587.
DOI:10.1039/c7cc06881f

摘要

An efficient Co-catalyzed 1,4-addition reaction of alkyl/aryl triflates and tosylates with activated alkenes is described. In this reaction, an air-stable cobalt(II) complex, a mild reducing agent Zn and a simple proton source (H2O) are used. A radical mechanism for the addition of alkyl tosylates to activated alkenes is likely involved.