Synlett 2009(1): 151-154  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1087388
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Rhodium Carbenoid Induced Intermolecular C-H Functionalization at Tertiary C-H Bonds

Etienne Nadeau, Zhanjie Li, Daniel Morton, Huw M. L. Davies*
Department of Chemistry, Emory University, 1515 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30097, USA
e-Mail: hmdavie@emory.edu;
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Publication History

Received 6 October 2008
Publication Date:
12 December 2008 (online)

Abstract

Rhodium carbenoid induced intermolecular C-H functionalization can occur at either primary, secondary, or tertiary C-H bonds. This study illustrates the investigation for the optimum systems for reaction at tertiary C-H bonds