Access to Branched Allylarenes via Rhodium(III)-Catalyzed C-H Allylation of (Hetero)arenes with 2-Methylidenetrimethylene Carbonate

Org Lett. 2021 Aug 6;23(15):5719-5723. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c01832. Epub 2021 Jul 21.

Abstract

A rhodium(III)-catalyzed C-H allylation of (hetero)arenes by using 2-methylidenetrimethylene carbonate as an efficient allylic source has been developed for the first time. Five different directing groups including oxime, N-nitroso, purine, pyridine, and pyrimidine were compatible, delivering various branched allylarenes bearing an allylic hydroxyl group in moderate to excellent yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't