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Elucidating the Mechanism and Origin of Site Selectivity in the Cobalt‐Catalyzed C(sp³)H Functionalization of a Thioamide

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This investigation details cobalt's role in C(sp3)H activation in thioamide, suggesting reaction pathway implications.

The mechanism reveals that primary C(sp3)H bond activation is favored over secondary bonds, enhancing reaction efficiency.
Formation of a five-membered cobaltacycle acts as a crucial intermediate for the amidation process.
The sequential steps of decarboxylation, migratory insertion, and proto-demetalation dictate the reaction pathway.
Computational analysis supports the findings, indicating stronger interactions lead to effective C(sp3)H bond activation.

Cao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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