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Kaga A, Saito H, Yamano M. Divergent and chemoselective deuteration of N-unsubstituted imidazoles enabled by precise acid/base control. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:8920-8923. [PMID: 39092668 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc02471k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Herein, we report acid/base-controlled and divergent deuteration of N-unsubstituted imidazoles in an imidazole-selective manner. This protocol enabled the deuteration of not only the 4-arylimidazoles but also the 2-arylimidazoles without labelling the aromatic rings. We demonstrated the advantages of this protocol by the synthesis of deuterated pharmaceuticals, which is difficult to achieve by means of transition metals.
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- Atsushi Kaga
- Chemical R&D Laboratory, SPERA PHARMA, Inc., Osaka 532-0024, Japan.
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- Chemical R&D Laboratory, SPERA PHARMA, Inc., Osaka 532-0024, Japan.
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- Chemical R&D Laboratory, SPERA PHARMA, Inc., Osaka 532-0024, Japan.
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Xu H, Jiang ZJ, Jia Y, Su Y, Bai JF, Gao Z, Chen J, Gao K. H/D Exchange of Aromatic Sulfones via Base Promotion and Silver Catalysis. J Org Chem 2024; 89:8468-8477. [PMID: 38856238 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Aromatic sulfones are the prevailing scaffolds in pharmaceutical and material sciences. However, compared to their widespread application, the selective deuterium labeling of these structures is restricted due to their electron-deficient properties. This study presents two comprehensive strategies for the deuteration of aromatic sulfones. The base-promoted deuteration uses DMSO-d6 as the deuterium source, resulting in a rapid H/D exchange within 2 h. Meanwhile, a silver-catalyzed protocol offers a much milder option by using economical D2O to furnish the labeled sulfones.
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- Hui Xu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
- Ningbo Cuiying Chemical Technology Co. Ltd., Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
- Ningbo Cuiying Chemical Technology Co. Ltd., Ningbo 315100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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Shi L, Liu M, Zheng L, Gao Q, Wang M, Wang X, Xiang J. Electrochemical γ-Selective Deuteration of Pyridines. Org Lett 2024; 26:4318-4322. [PMID: 38752547 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c01296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Herein, we first report a γ-selective deuteration reaction of pyridines via H/D exchange without the need for preinstalled directing groups and transformable functional groups. The electrochemical process offers an attractive approach to producing γ-deuterated pyridines under gentle conditions. The broad substrate scope, excellent deuterium incorporation, and remarkable selectivity of the electrochemical method make it applicable for the late-stage modification of pharmaceutical molecules.
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- Lingling Shi
- The Center for Combinatorial Chemistry and Drug Discovery of Jilin University, The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, 1266 Fujin Road, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P. R. China
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- The Center for Combinatorial Chemistry and Drug Discovery of Jilin University, The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, 1266 Fujin Road, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P. R. China
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- The Center for Combinatorial Chemistry and Drug Discovery of Jilin University, The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, 1266 Fujin Road, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P. R. China
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- The Center for Combinatorial Chemistry and Drug Discovery of Jilin University, The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, 1266 Fujin Road, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P. R. China
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- The Center for Combinatorial Chemistry and Drug Discovery of Jilin University, The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, 1266 Fujin Road, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P. R. China
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- The Center for Combinatorial Chemistry and Drug Discovery of Jilin University, The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, 1266 Fujin Road, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P. R. China
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- The Center for Combinatorial Chemistry and Drug Discovery of Jilin University, The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, 1266 Fujin Road, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P. R. China
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Bone KI, Puleo TR, Bandar JS. Direct C-H Hydroxylation of N-Heteroarenes and Benzenes via Base-Catalyzed Halogen Transfer. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:9755-9767. [PMID: 38530788 PMCID: PMC11006572 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c14058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Hydroxylated (hetero)arenes are valued in many industries as both key constituents of end products and diversifiable synthetic building blocks. Accordingly, the development of reactions that complement and address the limitations of existing methods for the introduction of aromatic hydroxyl groups is an important goal. To this end, we apply base-catalyzed halogen transfer (X-transfer) to enable the direct C-H hydroxylation of mildly acidic N-heteroarenes and benzenes. This protocol employs an alkoxide base to catalyze X-transfer from sacrificial 2-halothiophene oxidants to aryl substrates, forming SNAr-active intermediates that undergo nucleophilic hydroxylation. Key to this process is the use of 2-phenylethanol as an inexpensive hydroxide surrogate that, after aromatic substitution and rapid elimination, provides the hydroxylated arene and styrene byproduct. Use of simple 2-halothiophenes allows for C-H hydroxylation of 6-membered N-heteroarenes and 1,3-azole derivatives, while a rationally designed 2-halobenzothiophene oxidant extends the scope to electron-deficient benzene substrates. Mechanistic studies indicate that aromatic X-transfer is reversible, suggesting that the deprotonation, halogenation, and substitution steps operate in synergy, manifesting in unique selectivity trends that are not necessarily dependent on the most acidic aryl position. The utility of this method is further demonstrated through streamlined target molecule syntheses, examples of regioselectivity that contrast alternative C-H hydroxylation methods, and the scalable recycling of the thiophene oxidants.
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- Kendelyn I. Bone
- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, United States
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Zheng C, Jiang ZJ, Jin K, Wang Q, Bai JF, Xu G, Gao Z. Pd-Catalyzed Regioselective Deuteration of Indole's C4-Position with Transient Directing Groups. J Org Chem 2023. [PMID: 37993979 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c02030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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As a representative scaffold of alkaloids, indoles have been extensively subjected to deuteration, but the regioselective C4 labeling has not been achieved due to its low reactivity. In this work, a Pd-catalyzed deuterium labeling at the indole's C4 position has been developed under the strategy of transient directing, using D2O as a deuterium source. The substituent effect is found to be crucial in facilitating this H/D exchange process, where the reversing C-D bond formation favors an electron-enriched ligation contrary to its C-H halogenation counterpart.
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- Chenxu Zheng
- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. of China
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. of China
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. of China
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- NingboTech-Cuiying Joint Laboratory of Stable Isotope Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. of China
- Ningbo Cuiying Chemical Technology Co. Ltd., Ningbo 315100, P. R. of China
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Tortajada A, Hevia E. Alkali-metal bases in catalytic hydrogen isotope exchange processes. Catal Sci Technol 2023; 13:4919-4925. [PMID: 38013748 PMCID: PMC10465149 DOI: 10.1039/d3cy00825h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The preparation of compounds labelled with deuterium or tritium has become an essential tool in a range of research fields. Hydrogen isotope exchange (HIE) offers direct access to said compounds, introducing these isotopes in a late stage. Even though the field has rapidly advanced with the use of transition metal catalysis, alkali-metal bases, used as catalysts or under stoichiometric conditions, have also emerged as a viable alternative. In this minireview we describe the latest advances in the use of alkali-metal bases in HIE processes, showcasing their synthetic potential as well as current challenges in the field. It is divided in different sections based on the isotope source used, emphasizing their benefits, disadvantages and limitations. The influence on the choice of alkali-metal in these processes as well as their possible mechanistic pathways are also discussed.
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- Andreu Tortajada
- Department für Chemie und Biochemie, Universität Bern Freiestrasse 3 3012 Bern Switzerland
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- Department für Chemie und Biochemie, Universität Bern Freiestrasse 3 3012 Bern Switzerland
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Gu JG, Wang CX, Hu GQ, Shen K, Zhang HH. K 2CO 3/18-Crown-6-Catalyzed Selective H/D Exchange of Heteroarenes with Bromide as a Removable Directing Group. Org Lett 2023; 25:3055-3059. [PMID: 37126411 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c00883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The K2CO3/18-crown-6-catalyzed H/D exchange of heretoarenes in high atom % deuterium incorporation is disclosed. The use of a weak base as a catalyst leads to excellent site selectivity and broad functional group tolerance. Control experiments indicated that the use of bromide, which enhances the adjacent C-H bond reactivity, as a removable directing group is essential. Moreover, conversion of bromide to other functional groups is also performed to construct other useful deuterated compounds.
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- Jian-Guo Gu
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergistic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergistic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergistic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergistic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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AIBN is a convenient electrophilic cyanation reagent for transforming ArLi into ArCN under mild conditions. The addition/fragmentation cascade is controlled by Li···N chelation in which AIBN nitrogens assist in the nearly barrierless fragmentation into the desired ArCN product. Acidic C-H bonds in the fragmented byproduct partially consume ArLi by protonation. Density functional theory calculations and isotopic labeling probe the mechanism and explain the switch to substituted hydrazones in reactions with BuLi.
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- Quintin Elliott
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, United States
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Tang J, Kong J, Xu H, Jiang ZJ, She Y, Bai J, Tang B, Chen J, Gao Z, Gao K. Multideuteration of Nitroaromatics by Silver-Catalyzed Hydrogen-Isotope Exchange. J Org Chem 2023; 88:1560-1567. [PMID: 36634252 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Silver-catalyzed deuteration of nitroaromatics has been achieved using D2O as the deuterium source. Distinct from the well-established directing group-guided hydrogen-isotope exchange, this protocol showed an interesting deuteration pattern, where considerable deuterium accumulation was observed around the aromatic rings. Controlling experiments suggested that the deuteration was initiated by a silver-promoted C-H activation. Therefore, a tentative two-stage deuteration mechanism involving aryl-silver species was proposed to explain the deuteration on meta- and para-positions.
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- Jianbo Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China.,School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China.,School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Carbonaceous Wastes Processing and Process Intensification Research of Zhejiang Province, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China.,Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China.,Ningbo Cuiying Chemical Technology Co. Ltd., Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, Ningbo 315100, P. R. China.,Ningbo Cuiying Chemical Technology Co. Ltd., Ningbo 315100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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Xiang Z, Huang S, Zhao LL, Zhang Z, Chen K, Cao W, Zheng K, Yan X. Base-catalyzed H/D exchange of polychlorinated biphenyls. Tetrahedron Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2022.154200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Tortajada A, Hevia E. Perdeuteration of Arenes via Hydrogen Isotope Exchange Catalyzed by the Superbasic Sodium Amide Donor Species NaTMP·PMDETA. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:20237-20242. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c09778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Andreu Tortajada
- Departement für Chemie, Biochemie und Pharmazie, Universität Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Departement für Chemie, Biochemie und Pharmazie, Universität Bern, Freiestrasse 3, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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