Modern Transition-Metal-Catalyzed Carbon–Halogen Bond Formation

The high utility of halogenated organic compounds has prompted the development of a vast number of transformations which install the carbon-halogen motif. Traditional routes to these building blocks have commonly involved multiple steps, harsh reaction conditions, and the use of stoichiometric and/or toxic reagents. In this regard, using transition metals to catalyze the synthesis of organohalides has become a mature field in itself, and applying these technologies has allowed for a decrease in the production of waste, higher levels of regio- and stereoselectivity, and the ability to produce enantioenriched target compounds. Furthermore, transition metals offer the distinct advantage of possessing a diverse…

• UO
  University of Toronto
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  Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada