Auxiliary-Directed C(sp3)-H Arylation by Synergistic Photoredox and Palladium Catalysis

Herein we describe the auxiliary-directed arylation of unactivated C(sp(3))-H bonds with aryldiazonium salts, which proceeds under synergistic photoredox and palladium catalysis. The site-selective arylation of aliphatic amides with alpha-quaternary centres is achieved with high selectivity for beta-methyl C(sp(3))-H bonds. This operationally simple method is compatible with carbocyclic amides, a range of aryldiazonium salts and proceeds at ambient conditions.