Ligand-promoted alkylation of C(sp3)-H and C(sp2)-H bonds.

ABSTRACT: 9-Methylacridine was identified as a generally effective ligand to promote a Pd(II)-catalyzed C(sp(3))-H and C(sp(2))-H alkylation of simple amides with various alkyl iodides. This alkylation reaction was applied to the preparation of unnatural amino acids and geometrically controlled tri- and tetrasubstituted acrylic acids.

SUBMITTER: Zhu RY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4183600 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature