Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.134, No.28, 11372-11375, 2012
Palladium-Catalyzed 1,1-Difunctionalization of Ethylene
The 1,1-difunctionalization of ethylene, with aryl/vinyl/heteroaryl transmetalating agents and vinyl electrophiles, is reported. The reaction is high-yielding under a low pressure of ethylene, and regioselectivity is generally high for the 1,1-disubstituted product. The process is highlighted by the use of heteroaromatic cross-coupling reagents, which have not been competent reaction partners in previously reported efforts.