A general catalytic methodology for the synthesis of pyrazolines from α‐diazo compounds and conjugated alkenes is reported. The direct hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) process of α‐diazo compounds promoted by the
A general catalytic methodology for the synthesis of pyrazolines from α‐diazo compounds and conjugated alkenes is reported. The direct hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) process of α‐diazo compounds promoted by the
- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10275382
- Publisher / Repository:
- Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Angewandte Chemie
- Volume:
- 133
- Issue:
- 34
- ISSN:
- 0044-8249
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- p. 18632-18636
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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