Olefinic C–H Bond Addition to Aryl Aldehyde and Its <i>N</i>‑Sulfonylimine <i>via</i> Rh Catalysis

The first example of olefinic C–H addition to <i>N</i>-sulfonylaldimines and aryl aldehydes is reported. This strategy offered a concise and high atom-economic approach to vinyl amines and vinyl alcohols

Direct Lactonization of 2‑Arylacetic Acids through Pd(II)-Catalyzed C–H Activation/C–O Formation

Palladium-catalyzed direct lactonization of 2-arylacetic acids through a reaction sequence that includes C–H activation/C–O formation is reported. This method provides a concise and efficient pathway to synthesize fully functionalized benzofuranone derivatives, which are highly relevant to bioactive natural and synthetic products