Homoenolates and their higher homologs have much potential, albeit largely unrealized, in transition metal catalysis. Here, the authors report the nickel-catalyzed generation of homoenolates, and their higher homologs, via decarbonylation of cyclic anhydrides, which then undergo cross-coupling with alkyl bromides.
- Tingzhi Lin
- Yuanyun Gu
- Jianyou Mao
