Steering nickel-amidyl radical intermediates: from a stable high-valent amide to C–C coupling and dinitrogen activation

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers 2026

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Authors: Pengfei Xin, Xiaofei Li, Zhicheng Guan, Boris Vabre, Yin Yang, Zhongyi Liu, Xiufang Xu, Jingjun Hao, Davit Zargarian
DOI: 10.1039/d6qi01174h
Cited by: 1
References: 66

Abstract

One-electron oxidation of POC sp 2 OP-ligated Ni( ii ) arylamides yields ligand-centered radicals whose reactivity is precisely steered by the para substituent and counteranion, enabling N 2 activation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Radical Photochemical Reactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
19
Pages
8096-8105
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN