Synthesis 2025; 57(21): 3295-3306
DOI: 10.1055/a-2681-5943
Paper
Published as part of the Special Topic Dedicated to Prof. Paul Knochel

Nickel-Catalyzed Reductive Cross-Coupling of Chlorobismuths with Aryl Halides

Authors

  • Chuanqi Liu

    1   Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China (Ringgold ID: RIN71136)
  • Xiaoqian Wang

    1   Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China (Ringgold ID: RIN71136)
  • Zhao Du

    1   Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China (Ringgold ID: RIN71136)
  • Yilei Wang

    1   Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China (Ringgold ID: RIN71136)
  • Zhihua Peng

    1   Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China (Ringgold ID: RIN71136)

This work was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (22CX03031A).


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Dedication

Dedicated to Professor Paul Knochel on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

Abstract

A straightforward and efficient method for the synthesis of valuable arylbismuthanes via nickel-catalyzed cross-electrophilic coupling of chlorobismuths with aryl halides has been reported. This cross-electrophile C(sp2)–Bi coupling reaction is conducted under mild reaction conditions and exhibits a broad substrate scope. Notably, the described protocol tolerates various sensitive functionalities including alcohol, nitrile, ester, ketone, and aldehyde. Moreover, the application of the generated arylbismuthanes to the Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction is demonstrated.



Publication History

Received: 11 July 2025

Accepted after revision: 11 August 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
12 August 2025

Article published online:
01 September 2025

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