Oxidant-free Rh(III)-catalyzed direct C-H olefination of arenes with allyl acetates

Chao Feng, Daming Feng, Teck Peng Loh*

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Abstract

Rh(III)-catalyzed direct olefination of arenes with allyl acetate via C-H bond activation is described using N,N-disubstituted aminocarbonyl as the directing group. The catalyst undergoes a redox neutral process, and high to excellent yields of trans-products are obtained. This protocol exhibits a wide spectrum of functionality compatibility because of the simple reaction conditions employed and provides a highly effective synthetic method in the realm of C-H olefination.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3670-3673
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume15
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 19 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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