V. Saini, L. Liao, Qiaofeng Wang
Sep 18, 2013
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Abstract
An efficient protocol for the one-step synthesis of biologically relevant 1,1-diarylalkanes has been described. This reaction introduces two different aryl groups across the terminal end of simple feedstock alkenes such as ethylene and allylic carbonates. The propensity to generate π-benzylpalladium intermediates dictates the exclusive 1,1-regioselectivity observed in the product.