Pd‐Catalyzed C–H Olefination of (Hetero)Arenes by Using Saturated Ketones as an Olefin Source

Abstract

Tolerant: By using Pd(OAc)2/PCy3 as a catalyst, both electron-rich aromatic heterocycles and electron-deficient fluorobenzenes undergo the dehydrogenative cross-coupling with (hetero)aryl ethyl ketones in good yields. A broad range of functional groups is tolerated, thus providing a general method for the facile syntheses of chalcones or heterocyclic chalcone analogues. Furthermore, dialkyl ketones can also participate in this transformation. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.