Abstract
Direct C − H functionalization of inactive alkanes is an important strategy to streamline the preparation of functional molecules. Herein, we describe an operationally simple and effective alkane C − H nitration reaction to access versatile nitroalkanes without cleavage of the C − C skeleton. Nontoxic and inexpensive metal nitrate (Fe(NO3)3·9H2O) plays a dual role as catalyst precursors as well as nitro sources for the transformation. Experimental evidence and theoretical modeling have shown the formation of iron oxide as a key catalytic species for the alkane C − H and NO2 activation, which favors a stepwise radical mechanism with initial alkyl radical formation.
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