Direct conversion of allyl arenes to aryl ethylketones via a TBHP-mediated palladium-catalyzed tandem isomerization–Wacker oxidation of terminal alkenes†
Abstract
A TBHP-mediated palladium-catalyzed tandem isomerization–Wacker oxidation of terminal alkenes was developed. This methodology provides a new efficient and simple route for conversion of a range of allyl arenes directly into aryl ethylketones in good yields with high chemoselectivity.