1,2-Alkylarylation of Activated Alkenes with Two C–H Bonds by Using Visible-Light Catalysis

Abstract

A new visible-light promoted strategy for the difunctionalization of activated alkenes with two C–H bonds has been developed. In the presence of [Ru(bpy)₃Cl₂], 4-MeOC₆H₄N₂BF₄, Na₂CO₃ and 36 W compact fluorescent light, a variety of N-arylacrylamides underwent the 1,2-alkylarylation reaction with acetonitrile or acetone to give the corresponding functionalized oxindoles in moderate to good yields.

Key words

alkylarylation - alkenes - acetonitrile - acetone - visible-light catalysis - oxindoles

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