Efficient Rh(I)-Catalyzed Direct Arylation and Alkenylation of Arene C−H Bonds via Decarbonylation of Benzoic and Cinnamic Anhydrides

Abstract

Efficient rhodium(I)-catalyzed regioselective direct arylation and alkenylation of aromatic C-H bonds has been realized with aromatic carboxylic and cinnamic anhydrides as the coupling partners via decarbonylation and C-H activation under phosphine-free conditions.