Abstract
α,β-Unsaturated carbonyl compounds are versatile intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Here, we report the discovery and application of Pd(DMSO) 2(TFA) 2 as a catalyst for direct dehydrogenation of cyclohexanones and other cyclic ketones to the corresponding enones, using O 2 as the oxidant. The substrate scope includes heterocyclic ketones and several natural-product precursors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 14566-14569 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 133 |
Issue number | 37 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 21 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry