Mechanistic Studies on Transition Metal-Catalyzed C–H Activation Reactions Using Combined Mass Spectrometry and Theoretical Methods

• Main Author: Cheng, Gui-Juan (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Mass spectrometry.; Organometallic chemistry.; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical.; Catalysis.; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry.; Organometallic Chemistry.; Mass Spectrometry.

This thesis presents detailed mechanistic studies on a series of important C-H activation reactions using combined computational methods and mass spectrometry experiments. It also provides guidance on the design and improvement of catalysts and ligands. The reactions investigated include: (i) a nitr...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Mechanistic Studies on meta-C-H Activation Reaction
• Mechanistic Studies on MPAA-assisted meta-C-H Activation Reaction
• Mechanistic Studies on MPAA-assisted Asymmetric C-H Activation Reaction
• Mechanistic Studies on Cu-catalyzed sp3 C-H Cross-Dehydrogenative-Coupling Reaction
• Conclusions and Outlook.