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Abstract
Site-selective alkene translocation between two separate segments of a molecule has been a rare and mechanistically intriguing transformation. Herein we report the direct conversion of electrophilic α,β-unsaturated amides to nucleophilic enamides via an Ir-catalyzed alkene translocation across an amide linkage. The reaction is redox-neutral, atom-economical and strong base-free, thus showing broad functional group tolerance. Mechanistic studies reveal that the reaction proceeds through an irreversible intramolecular hydrogen transfer pathway. Preliminary success on enantioselective intramolecular transfer hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated amides has also been achieved.
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ACS Catalysis is an esteemed journal that publishes original research in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, molecular catalysis, and biocatalysis. It offers broad coverage across diverse areas such as life sciences, organometallics and synthesis, photochemistry and electrochemistry, drug discovery and synthesis, materials science, environmental protection, polymer discovery and synthesis, and energy and fuels.
The scope of the journal is to showcase innovative work in various aspects of catalysis. This includes new reactions and novel synthetic approaches utilizing known catalysts, the discovery or modification of new catalysts, elucidation of catalytic mechanisms through cutting-edge investigations, practical enhancements of existing processes, as well as conceptual advances in the field. Contributions to ACS Catalysis can encompass both experimental and theoretical research focused on catalytic molecules, macromolecules, and materials that exhibit catalytic turnover.