Friedel-Crafts-Type Allylation of Nitrogen-Containing Aromatic Compounds with Allylic Alcohols Catalyzed by a [Mo3S4Pd(η3-allyl)] Cluster

With the direct use of allylic alcohols as allylating agents, the Friedel Crafts-type allylic alkylation of nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds catalyzed by a [Mo3S4Pd(eta(3)-allyl)] cluster is achieved. With a 3 mol % catalyst loading in acetonitrile at re lux or 60 degrees C, a variety of N,N-dialkylanilines and indoles reacted smoothly with allylic alcohols to afford the Friedel-Crafts-type allylation products in good to excellent yields with high levels of regioselectivity.