Rh(III)-Catalyzed Tandem Oxidative Olefination-Michael Reactions between Aryl Carboxamides and Alkenes

Rh(III)-catalyzed oxidative coupling reactions between benzamides or heteroaryl carboxamides and olefins have been developed. The vinylation product can further undergo a Michael reaction leading to gamma-lactam in the case of electron-withdrawing olefins.