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Transition Metal‐Catalyzed C−H Bond Functionalizations by Use of Sulfur‐Containing Directing Groups
Author(s) -
Tang KaiXiang,
Wang ChunMeng,
Gao TianHong,
Chen Lin,
Fan Lian,
Sun LiPing
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
advanced synthesis and catalysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.541
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1615-4169
pISSN - 1615-4150
DOI - 10.1002/adsc.201800484
Subject(s) - chemistry , transition metal , catalysis , sulfur , regioselectivity , molecule , combinatorial chemistry , group (periodic table) , surface modification , metal , organic chemistry
Transition metal‐catalyzed direct functionalization of C−H bonds is an economical and efficient way to construct complex molecules that is currently attracting tremendous attention. In particular, the strategy involving transition metal‐catalyzed regioselective C−H activation assisted by sulfur‐containing directing groups has been realized in the past few years in spite of sulfur's ability to poison many transition metal catalysts. This review describes the rational development of sulfur‐containing directing groups including thioethers, sulfoxides, thioamides, alkoxythiocarbonyl groups, and thioketones. Through collective efforts in the community, a range of transition metal‐catalyzed C−H activation transformations using this type of directing group has been developed.