Anthore-Dalion Lab

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ERC Starting Grant · 2025

Carboxylic Esters as Bifunctional Reagents in Decarboxylative Cross-Coupling Reactions and Alkene Functionalizations

Transition-metal catalyzed cross-coupling reactions have transformed carbon-carbon bond formation in complex organic molecules, revolutionizing fields like pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, polymers, and natural product synthesis. Despite their vast applications, these reactions heavily rely on toxic organic halides and organometallic reagents that require multiple preparation steps and often lack stability. Carboxylic esters (RCOOE) offer a promising alternative as they are readily available, potentially bio-sourced, and can serve as bifunctional partners in cross-coupling reactions. The ester’s R and E groups can act as nucleophiles and electrophiles upon carbon dioxide…

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