Synlett 2011(13): 1793-1797  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260944
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Pd(I)-Bridging Allyl Dimers: A New System for the Catalytic Functionalization of Carbon Dioxide

Nilay Hazari*, Damian P. Hruszkewycz, Jianguo Wu
The Department of Chemistry, Yale University, P. O. Box 208107, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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Received 31 March 2011
Publication Date:
14 July 2011 (online)

Abstract

The transition-metal-mediated functionalization of CO2 is currently an area attracting considerable interest due to the potential benefits of utilizing CO2 as a C1 feedstock. Here, recent advances in CO2 activation and functionalization using monomeric Pd η¹-allyls are summarized. Subsequently, we discuss the chemistry of unusual Pd(I)-bridging allyl dimers, which may be masks for Pd η¹-allyl complexes, and are stable catalysts for CO2 functionalization.

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