A guide to contemporary advancements in the field of distal C-H functionalizations

An important and dynamic topic within the modern field of organic synthesis, selective functionalization of C-H bonds can be used in a variety of applications across the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Remote C-H Bond Functionalizations presents an inclusive account of the most recent developments and potential applications of performing variegated functionalizations selectively at the distal positions of organic compounds.

Featuring contributions by an international team of experts, this authoritative volume provides deep insight into distal functionalizations, including detailed discussion of mechanisms, the engineering of templates, and the design of strategies. The text covers a diverse range of topics including C-H functionalization of palladium/norbornene catalysis, ruthenium-catalyzed remote functionalization, the non-directed distal C(sp2)-H, functionalization, transition metal catalyzed distal para-selective C-H functionalization, and much more. Reviewing contemporary advancements in the field while laying the foundation for future research, this important resource:

• Provides the most recent research and thorough coverage of the subject available in a single volume
• Offers practical information on C-H functionalizations in various industries
• Includes an up-to-date introduction to distal C-H functionalizations

Remote C-H Bond Functionalizations is a must-read for every synthetic chemist, including chemists working with organometallics, organic chemists and researchers, and industrial chemists.

Debabrata Maiti, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India, and Visiting Faculty at the University of Pavia, Italy. He is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Organic Chemistry and a member of Editorial Advisory Board of Organometallics and Chemistry - An Asian Journal.

Srimanta Guin, PhD, is a National Post-doctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India. His current research is focused on the development of transition metal catalyzed distal C-H functionalization of arenes and aliphatic substrates.