Cross-coupling reaction of alcohols for carbon–carbon bond formation using pincer-type NHC/palladium catalysts

• DOI: 10.1039/b914618k
• Publication Date: 2009-12-17T10:00:13Z
• Authors: Osamu Kose; Susumu Saito
• Keywords: Coupling reaction; Carbon fibers; Carbon–carbon bond

A cross-coupling reaction of different alcohols was achieved using a pincer-type NHC/PdBr complex as the catalyst precursor, and reaction, under either Ar or H2 gas, displayed broad substrate scope with respect to both primary secondary alcohol components, high product selectivity.