Z. Fan, Heng Lu, Zhen Cheng
Jun 8, 2018
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Abstract
A practical meta C-H chlorination protocol is established via a Ru(0)-catalyzed ortho-metalation strategy. The use of N-chloro-2,10-camphorsultam as a new chlorinating agent is crucial for the success of the current reaction and an N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligand could significantly enhance the reactivity of the catalytic transformation. The mechanistic studies reveal that an unusual ortho C-H ruthenation relay process with ortho chlorination of the C-Ru bond is probably involved.