Theoretical study on ligand conformational self-adaptation for modulating reactivity
Chunhui Shan,
Xiong Liu,
Xiaoling Luo
et al.
Abstract:The combination of Josiphos-type ligands with Pd catalysts has been instrumental in the rapid development of efficient catalytic processes. We performed density functional theory (DFT) calculations to elucidate the mechanisms and dynamic conformational changes responsible for the reactivity and selectivity observed in Pd-catalysed bicyclization/carbonylation of 1,6-enynes. DFT calculations indicated that the most favourable reaction pathway involves an unusual alkene insertion into the carbon–palladium bond to… Show more
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