Abstract
A formal carbene-transfer reaction from an isolated nickelacyclobutane to an isocyanide to form a ketenimine is reported. DFT calculations support a stepwise 1,1-insertion/fragmentation pathway without a carbene intermediate. This unusual reactivity suggests a potential new role as “carbene reservoir” for nickelacyclobutanes, which are typically seen as intermediates in catalytic cyclopropanation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12397-12400 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 85 |
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Publication status | Published - 4 Nov 2024 |