Direct β-Alkenylation of Ketones via Pd-Catalyzed Redox Cascade

Org Lett. 2019 May 3;21(9):3377-3381. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b01116. Epub 2019 Apr 16.

Abstract

A direct β-alkenylation of simple ketones with alkenyl bromides is reported via a Pd-catalyzed redox cascade strategy. The reaction is redox neutral and directing-group-free, in the absence of strong acids or bases. Both cyclic and linear ketones are suitable substrates, and various alkenyl bromides can be coupled. The resulting β-alkenyl ketones are readily derivatized through diverse alkene functionalization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't