The Rh(i)-catalyzed ortho-alkylation of benzenesulfonamides with alkenes with the aid of an 8-aminoquinoline directing group is reported. The reaction is applicable to a variety of benzenesulfonamide derivatives and various alkenes.… Click to show full abstract
The Rh(i)-catalyzed ortho-alkylation of benzenesulfonamides with alkenes with the aid of an 8-aminoquinoline directing group is reported. The reaction is applicable to a variety of benzenesulfonamide derivatives and various alkenes. Curiously, unactivated 1-alkenes were more reactive than activated alkenes. Deuterium labeling experiments indicate that an unusual 1,2-H shift mechanism to generate a carbene rhodium intermediate is involved.
               
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