Rhodium‐Catalyzed Direct Addition of Aryl CH Bonds to <i>N</i>‐Sulfonyl Aldimines

Abstract

A mild mannered reaction: An ideal addition of “inert” aryl CH bonds to CN groups has been achieved in the absence of any additives and without any undesirable by-products (see scheme). The reaction can be carried out under mild conditions without the requirement of special techniques. Cp*=pentamethylcyclopentadienyl.