Abstract
The reaction of aromatic nitriles with triethoxyvinylsilane proceeded in the presence of a Ru(H)2(CO)(PPh3)3-catalyst to give the corresponding C-H/olefin coupling products in high yields. The nitrile group is capable of directing the ruthenium to the ortho C-H bond via π-bonded mode.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1083-1084 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chemistry Letters |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 Jan 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)