Catalytic conjunctive cross-coupling for the generation of densely functionalized sp3-rich scaffolds that are often found in biologically active compounds is underdeveloped. Now, iron-catalysed dicarbofunctionalization of olefins with dialkylzinc and haloalkanes provides access to synthetically challenging C(sp3)-rich molecules.
- Tong-De Tan
- Juan M. I. Serviano
- Ming Joo Koh