Rh(III)-Catalyzed C–H Activation with Allenes To Synthesize Conjugated Olefins

Abstract

Rh^III-catalyzed C–H activation with allenes produces highly unsaturated conjugated olefins. The reaction is applicable to both olefin and arene C­(sp²)–H and is compatible with a variety of functional groups. The products can be further transformed into other important skeletons through Diels–Alder reaction and intramolecular transesterification