Dahiya A, Gevondian AG, Selmani A, Schoenebeck F. Site-Selective Nitration of Aryl Germanes at Room Temperature.
Org Lett 2023;
25:7209-7213. [PMID:
37751597 PMCID:
PMC11325643 DOI:
10.1021/acs.orglett.3c02822]
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Abstract
We report a site-selective ipso-nitration of aryl germanes in the presence of boronic esters, silanes, halogens, and additional functionalities. The protocol is characterized by operational simplicity, proceeds at room temperature, and is enabled by [Ru(bpy)3](PF6)2/blue light photocatalysis. Owing to the exquisite robustness of the [Ge] functionality, nitrations of alternative functional handles in the presence of the germane are also feasible, as showcased herein.
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