摘要

A continuous-flow protocol for Pd-catalyzed olefin cleavage by using molecular oxygen as the sole oxidant to give carbonyl compounds was explored. The developed flow protocol allowed the use of a low catalyst loading (0.1mol%), and decomposition of the active catalyst was prevented through stabilization by poly(ethylene glycol)-400 (PEG-400), which was present as a cosolvent. Radical scavengers inhibited the reaction, which indicated the involvement of a free-radical path in the reaction mechanism. The applicability of the continuous-flow protocol was demonstrated on several olefin substrates. The continuous-flow process enabled safe and scalable olefin cleavage.

  • 出版日期2017-9-8