Regioselective and Room-Temperature Carbon–Carbon Bond Activation of Cyclopropanes by Rhodium(II) Porphyrin

Abstract

Regioselective carbon–carbon bond activation of cyclopropanes by RhII(tmp) (tmp = 5,10,15,20-tetramesitylporphyrinato dianion) was achieved at room temperature under neutral conditions to yield corresponding rhodium–porphyrin alkyls. This reaction can tolerate water, and functional groups are compatible.