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• 95-47-6 o-xylene 
• 140-88-5 ethyl acrylate 
• 31599-61-8 3,4-dimethyliodobenzene 
• 867-13-0 diethoxyphosphoryl-acetic acid ethyl ester 
• 5973-71-7 3,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde 
• 105-36-2 ethyl bromoacetate 
• 619-04-5 3,4-dimethylbenzoic acid 
• 21900-23-2 3,4-dimethylbenzoyl chloride 

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• 26766-64-3 (E)-4-(3-chloroprop-1-en-1-yl)-1,2-dimethylbenzene 
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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Solvent-free, one-pot synthesis of α,β-unsaturated esters in the presence of a C3-symmetric arsine

An efficient synthesis of α, β-unsaturated esters is achieved via a one-pot reaction in the presence of a C3-symmetric arsine. The key advantages are the short reaction time, simple workup, mild reaction conditions, and high yields.

Photoinduced Regioselective Olefination of Arenes at Proximal and Distal Sites

The Fujiwara-Moritani reaction has had a profound contribution in the emergence of contemporary C-H activation protocols. Despite the applicability of the traditional approach in different fields, the associated reactivity and regioselectivity issues had

Dual Ligand-Enabled Nondirected C?H Olefination of Arenes

The application of the Pd-catalyzed oxidative C?H olefination of arenes, also known as the Fujiwara–Moritani reaction, has traditionally been limited by the requirement for directing groups on the substrate or the need to use the arene in large excess, ty

Ligand-accelerated non-directed C-H functionalization of arenes

The directed activation of carbon-hydrogen bonds (C-H) is important in the development of synthetically useful reactions, owing to the proximity-induced reactivity and selectivity that is enabled by coordinating functional groups. Palladium-catalysed non-directed C-H activation could potentially enable further useful reactions, because it can reach more distant sites and be applied to substrates that do not contain appropriate directing groups; however, its development has faced substantial challenges associated with the lack of sufficiently active palladium catalysts. Currently used palladium catalysts are reactive only with electron-rich arenes, unless an excess of arene is used, which limits synthetic applications. Here we report a 2-pyridone ligand that binds to palladium and accelerates non-directed C-H functionalization with arene as the limiting reagent. This protocol is compatible with a broad range of aromatic substrates and we demonstrate direct functionalization of advanced synthetic intermediates, drug molecules and natural products that cannot be used in excessive quantities. We also developed C-H olefination and carboxylation protocols, demonstrating the applicability of our methodology to other transformations. The site selectivity in these transformations is governed by a combination of steric and electronic effects, with the pyridone ligand enhancing the influence of sterics on the selectivity, thus providing complementary selectivity to directed C-H functionalization.

S,O-Ligand-Promoted Palladium-Catalyzed C-H Functionalization Reactions of Nondirected Arenes

Pd(II)-catalyzed C-H functionalization of nondirected arenes has been realized using an inexpensive and easily accessible type of bidentate S,O-ligand. The catalytic system shows high efficiency in the C-H olefination reaction of electron-rich and electron-poor arenes. This methodology is operationally simple, scalable, and can be used in late-stage functionalization of complex molecules. The broad applicability of this catalyst has been showcased in other transformations such as Pd(II)-catalyzed C-H acetoxylation and allylation reactions.

Stereoselective and Site-Specific Allylic Alkylation of Amino Acids and Small Peptides via a Pd/Cu Dual Catalysis

We report a stereoselective and site-specific allylic alkylation of Schiff base activated amino acids and small peptides via a Pd/Cu dual catalysis. A range of noncoded α,α-dialkyl α-amino acids were easily synthesized in high yields and with excellent enantioselectivities (up to >99% ee). Furthermore, a direct and highly stereoselective synthesis of small peptides with enantiopure α-alkyl or α,α-dialkyl α-amino acids residues incorporated at specific sites was accomplished using this dual catalyst system.

Pyridine ligands as promoters in PdII/0-catalyzed C-H olefination reactions

Commercially available pyridine ligands can significantly enhance the rate, yield, substrate scope, and site selectivity of arene C-H olefination (Fujiwara-Moritani) reactions. The use of a 1:1 ratio of Pd/pyridine proved critical to maximize reaction rates and yields.

Process for the preparation of alkenylbenzenecarboxylic acid derivatives and alkenylnaphthalenecarboxylic acid derivatives

Compounds of the formula I STR1 in which p, m, Z, R, R' and Y are as defined in claim 1, can be obtained in a simple and economical manner by a novel process which comprises reacting a halide of the formula STR2 with the corresponding acrylic acid derivative, in the presence of a base and of certain palladium catalysts, such as palladium acetate. The compounds (I), and functional derivatives prepared therefrom, are useful for the preparation of photocrosslinkable polymers, which can in particular be employed as (so-called) photoresists.

THE PALLADIUM-CATALYSED ARYLATION OF ACTIVATED ALKENES WITH AROYL CHLORIDES

Aroyl chlorides react with activated alkenes in presence of a tertiary amine and a catalytic amount of palladium acetate to give arylated alkenes, specifically cinnamic acid derivatives and stilbenes.The reaction involves a highly efficient decarbonylation of the aroyl chloride.High yields can be obtained at low catalyst concentration by choice of an appropriate base.The reaction is not particularly sensitive to substituents in the aroyl chloride, although strongly electron-donating groups are advantagenous (yields up to 98percent).With monosubstituted alkenes E-isomers are formed with almost complete specificity.A mechanism for the reaction is proposed.