β-Diketone Ligand Nickel Catalyst

Direct hydroxylation with O2

Uses molecular oxygen as both oxidant and hydroxyl source for efficient hydroxyarylation of unactivated alkenes.

Wang, Ming · Li, Shi · Wu, Yichen · Tang, Yong · Wang, Peng

Angewandte Chemie - International Edition 2023

Advantages

Mild reaction conditions

Broad substrate scope

Excellent heterocycle compatibility

High yields of various alcohol products