C-H & C-O Functionalization by Silicon-Heteroatom Interelement Linkage

Identifier:  TDX:3042

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX3042

Authors:  Gu, Yiting

Abstract:
Synthetic chemistry is almost unimaginable without three main group elements, namely, boron, silicon, and tin. When attached to a carbon atom of any hybridization, these functional groups serve as exceptionally versatile linchpins in synthesis, selectively transforming into an enormous breadth of C-C and C-X bonds, thus, discover new methods to forge value added C-Si, C-B and C-Sn bonds are always in highly demand. In line with the research interest in Martín’s group of activating inert bonds or molecules, this doctoral thesis focuses on the development of novel techniques to make use of silicon-heteroatom interelement linkage to functionalize inert C-O & C-H bond via either nickel catalysis or transition metal free system. We have developed three new methods towards the functionalization of inert C-O & C-H bonds by using silicon-based interelement linkages. All the above transformations display excellent chemoselectivity profile under mild conditions. Preliminary mechanistic studies and discusses are carried out to understand how and why these reactions proceeded. The transformations realized contribute to the understanding of more prolific use of inert chemical bonds to the synthesis value added compounds. We believe these protocols would definitely contribute to a systematic utilization of silicon-heteroatom reagent in the arena of inert chemical bond functionalization.