Rh(iii)-Catalyzed olefination to build diverse oxazole derivatives from functional alkynes

A novel Rh(iii)-catalyzed olefination reaction of oxazoles to generate diverse oxazole skeleton derivatives has been realized by directly using oxazole as the directing group. The reaction could tolerate many functional groups, affording complex oxazole derivatives with long chain alkenyls in moderate to good yields, which might find applications in the construction of diverse compounds.

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In this study, a novel Rh(iii)-catalyzed olefination reaction using oxazole as a directing group has been realized, leading to the generation of diverse oxazole skeleton derivatives with long chain alkenyls in moderate to good yields. The reaction showed tolerance towards various functional groups, making it potentially valuable in the construction of diverse compounds.