C–H bond halogenation catalyzed or mediated by copper: an overview

Abstract

Carbon–halogen (C–X) bonds are amongst the most fundamental groups in organic synthesis, they are frequently and widely employed in the synthesis of numerous organic products. The generation of a C–X bond, therefore, constitutes an issue of universal interest. Herein, the research advances on the copper-catalyzed and mediated C–X (X = F, Cl, Br, I) bond formation via direct C–H bond transformation is reviewed.