Cross-coupling of aryl aldehydes and benzyl chlorides enabled by dual N-heterocyclic carbene/cobalt catalysis

Chemical Communications 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hassan Jomaa, David Martin, Eder Tomás‐Mendivil
DOI: 10.1039/d6cc01204c
Cited by: 1
References: 60

Abstract

We have developed a dual N-heterocyclic carbene/cobalt-salen catalytic system for the cross-coupling between aryl aldehydes and benzyl chlorides via direct C–H activation of aldehydes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Communications
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
62
Issue
39
Pages
9894–9898
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN