Insertion modes and origins of product selectivity in rare-earth-catalysed C–H functionalization with conjugated dienes

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Authors: Deyue Cao, Bowen Zheng, Ningjie Xu, Xin Eric Wang, Gen Luo
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References: 83

Abstract

DFT studies identify the insertion modes of conjugated dienes in rare-earth-catalyzed C–H functionalization and the origins of selectivity, revealing that post-insertion reactivity—rather than insertion itself—governs product outcomes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms Organometallic Complex Synthesis and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
7
Pages
2871–2881
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN