Cu(i)/sucrose-catalyzed hydroxylation of arenes in water: the dual role of sucrose†
Abstract
A protocol for the hydroxylation of aryl halides catalyzed by copper(I) and sucrose in neat water has been developed. The dual role of sucrose, the reaction pathway, and the high selectivity for hydroxylation were investigated using a combination of experimental and theoretical techniques.
- This article is part of the themed collections: Synthetic methodology in OBC and Catalysis & biocatalysis in OBC