Protocol for iron-catalyzed cross-electrophile coupling of aryl chlorides with unactivated alkyl chlorides

STAR Protoc. 2024 Mar 15;5(1):102846. doi: 10.1016/j.xpro.2024.102846. Epub 2024 Jan 23.

Abstract

Organochlorides are a crucial class of electrophiles in organic synthesis. Here, we present a protocol for the cross-electrophile coupling of aryl chlorides with unactivated alkyl chlorides, facilitated by an iron/B2pin2 catalytic system. We describe steps for the coupling of aryl chlorides with alkyl chlorides, followed by purification of products. This protocol can produce alkylated products with up to 81% yield. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Zhang et al.1.

Keywords: Chemistry; Earth sciences; Material sciences.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Chlorides*
  • Iron*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nickel

Substances

  • Iron
  • Chlorides
  • Nickel