Isoquinoline Derivatives via Stepwise Regioselective sp2 and sp3 C-H Bond Functionalizations

Efficient and practically attractive stepwise ruthenium- and palladium-catalyzed regioselective C-H bond functionalizations were achieved to produce 4-substituted tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives featuring various heteroaromatic substructures in moderate to good yields. Both ruthenium- and palladium-based catalytic processes generated nontoxic and easily separable side products.