Xin Li, Shuo-Qing Zhang and Xin Hong
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2019,17, 9135-9139
DOI:
10.1039/C9OB01916B,
Communication
Vinyl cations exhibit remarkable reactivity towards arene C–H functionalizations. This computational study revealed the key mechanistic details of intramolecular C–H vinylation through a vinyl cation intermediate. Based on the reaction mechanism, the effects of substitution, ring strain and tether length on the reactivity of the vinyl cation were elucidated.