◊ Ya-Hua Hu and Zhi Xu are equal first authors.
Abstract
A palladium-catalyzed ortho-arylation of aromatic amides directed by [4-chloro-2-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)phenyl]amine as a bidentate auxiliary has been established. The reaction is characterized by normal working conditions, a broad substrate scope, and a wide functional-group tolerance. In particular, the protocol is compatible with highly sterically demanding ortho-substituted anilides and aryl iodide partners, with good yields.
Key words
C–H activation - arylation - amides - directing groups - palladium catalysis - biaryls