Alkylarenes are readily functionalized via the corresponding benzylic anions. Benzylic anions have been used for a range of catalytic reactions, including Ni-catalyzed dehydrogenation. Interestingly, the employment of Zn(TMP)₂ for slow and incomplete deprotonation of the benzylic position was observed. This manuscript describes a preliminary investigation into the deprotonation of heteroarenes and its relationship to Ni-catalyzed benzylic dehydrogenation.

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苄基去质子化在镍催化的苄基脱氢中的作用

烷基芳烃很容易通过相应的苄基阴离子进行功能化。苄基阴离子已用于一系列催化反应，包括镍催化脱氢。有趣的是，观察到使用Zn(TMP) ₂来缓慢且不完全地去质子化苄位。这份手稿描述了对杂芳烃的去质子化及其与 Ni 催化的苄基脱氢的关系的初步调查。