Ir-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Styrene Derivatives with Allylic Carbonates: Free Amine Assisted Vinyl C-H Bond Activation

Iridium complex derived from [Ir(COD)Cl](2)/Feringa's Ligand is an efficient catalytic system for the cross-coupling reaction between allyl. carbonates and o-amino styrene derivatives, affording skipped Z, E dienes. The reaction features ready availability of the starting materials, mild reaction conditions, high yields, and excellent stereoselectivity.