| Abstract: | A new efficient homocoupling reaction was reported in one pot by a combination of metallic magnesium and a catalytic amount of manganese (II) chloride. Various aromatic and alkyl halides underwent homocoupling smoothly, affording the corresponding symmetrical homocoupling compounds in moderate to good yields. The readily available MnCl2, the mild reaction conditions and the operational simplicity and practicability allow for an easy and practical procedure for the purpose of carbon carbon bond formation. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
