Cobalt-catalyzed chelation assisted C–H allylation of aromatic amides with unactivated olefins†
Abstract
The cobalt-catalyzed chelation assisted ortho C–H allylation of aromatic amides with unactivated aliphatic alkenes is reported. The reaction proceeds in air under mild reaction conditions, providing allylated products in good to excellent yields with high E-selectivities. This operationally simple method shows a high functional group tolerance.