An efficient and E-selective monoisomerization of 1-alkenes is developed with a bis(phosphine)-based PCP-type Co complex as the catalyst.The protocol provides an atom-economical approach to trans-2-alkenes with high r...An efficient and E-selective monoisomerization of 1-alkenes is developed with a bis(phosphine)-based PCP-type Co complex as the catalyst.The protocol provides an atom-economical approach to trans-2-alkenes with high regio-and stereoselectivity,featuring mild conditions and wide substrate scope.Mechanistic investigation supports a cobalt-hydride pathway involving reversible alkene insertion/β-H elimination,and the step ofβ-H elimination at the allylic position is likely the rate-determining step.展开更多
文摘An efficient and E-selective monoisomerization of 1-alkenes is developed with a bis(phosphine)-based PCP-type Co complex as the catalyst.The protocol provides an atom-economical approach to trans-2-alkenes with high regio-and stereoselectivity,featuring mild conditions and wide substrate scope.Mechanistic investigation supports a cobalt-hydride pathway involving reversible alkene insertion/β-H elimination,and the step ofβ-H elimination at the allylic position is likely the rate-determining step.