Pure Appl. Chem., 2001, Vol. 73, No. 8, pp. 1315-1318
http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/pac200173081315
Quasi-nature catalysis. Rhodium-catalyzed CC bond formation in air and water
Abstract:
Transition-metal catalysis is out-grown from dry-boxes where the use of inert gas atmosphere and the exclusion of moisture have been essential. Such a restriction undoubtedly imposes limitations in the application of these reactions in organic synthesis and in the recycling of the catalysts. This article discusses some recent advances of rhodium-catalyzed carboncarbon bond formations under the natural conditions of air and water.