Rhodium(I)-catalyzed arylation of β-chloro ketones and related derivatives through domino dehydrochlorination/conjugate addition
Highly efficient arylations of β-chloro ketones and their ester and amide derivatives were achieved by means of domino dehydrochlorination/Rh(I)- catalyzed conjugate addition. In situ generated vinyl ketones and their analogues were identified as the reaction intermediates. The present synthetic protocol provides a concise route to (chiral) β-aryl ketones, esters, and amides. Copyright