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Coinage Metal Catalysts for the Addition of O–H to C=C Bonds
Author(s) -
Barreiro Elena M.,
Adrio Luis A.,
Mimi Hii King Kuok,
Brazier John B.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
european journal of organic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1099-0690
pISSN - 1434-193X
DOI - 10.1002/ejoc.201201441
Subject(s) - chemistry , catalysis , atom economy , metal , brønsted–lowry acid–base theory , atom (system on chip) , organic chemistry , combinatorial chemistry , medicinal chemistry , computer science , embedded system
The direct addition of O–H bonds to C=C bonds is a very attractive way of synthesising alcohols, ethers and esters, due to the inherent atom‐ and step‐economy of the process. This microreview focuses on the development of group 11 metal catalysts in mediating these transformations. Brønsted acid catalysis has been shown to play a role in some of these processes, and this is highlighted where appropriate. The utility of these methods in organic synthesis is addressed through selected examples.