Copper-dependent halogenase catalyses unactivated C−H bond functionalization

Nature, Published online: 29 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08362-4A halogenase enzyme uses the copper in its active site to catalyse iterative chlorinations on multiple unactivated carbon−hydrogen bonds, enabling carbon−hydrogen functionalization that is not achievable with an iron-based halogenase.

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Copper-dependent halogenase catalyses unactivated C−H bond functionalization

Nature, Published online: 29 January 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08362-4A halogenase enzyme uses the copper in its active site to catalyse iterative chlorinations on multiple unactivated carbon−hydrogen bonds, enabling carbon−hydrogen functionalization that is not achievable with an iron-based halogenase.