Synthesis of 3,3-disubstituted oxindoles through Pd-catalyzed intramolecular cyanoamidation
The cyanoamidation of olefins was achieved. When N-(2-vinylphenyl)cyanoformamides were treated with palladium catalyst, intramolecular cyanoamidation took place to give corresponding 3,3-disubstituted oxindoles. P(t-Bu)3 showed a remarkable eff