Dimeric Manganese-Catalyzed Direct Nucleophilic Addition of C(sp2)-H Bonds to Inert Aldehydes.

ABSTRACT

An efficient direct nucleophilic addition reaction of C(sp2)-H bonds to aldehydes catalyzed by a dimeric manganese has been developed. This reaction has a broad range of substrates, and high yields were also obtained with inert aliphatic aldehydes as substrates. A dimeric Mn2(CO)8Br2 was proven to be a more efficient catalyst precursor than the monomeric Mn(CO)5Br.