Chika I. Someya

Nickel-catalyzed C(sp 2 )–C(sp 2 ) Cross Coupling Reactions of Sulfur-Functionalities and Grignard Reagents

In the present study, the nickel-catalyzed carbon carbon bond formation of a range of sulfur containing substrates with Grignard reagents via desulfurization has been explored. After investigation of different reaction parameters with a well-defined nickel complex an excellent and easy-accessible pre-catalyst was found. The obtained system was capable to convert a broad scope of substrates under mild reaction conditions.Graphical Abstract

Application of a Nickel-Bispidine Complex as Pre-Catalyst for C(sp 2 )-C(sp 3 ) Bond Formations

In the present study, the nickel-catalyzed cross coupling of aryl halides with benzyl zinc bromides or dialkyl zinc reagents to create C(sp2)–C(sp3) bonds has been explored. As pre-catalyst the well-defined and easy-accessible (bispidine)Ni(NO3)2 complex has been applied. After investigation of different reaction parameters a broad scope of C(sp2)–C(sp3) bond formations were feasible under mild reaction conditions.Graphical Abstract.