Pd(II)-catalyzed direct C5-arylation of azole-4-carboxylates through double C-H bond cleavage

The first palladium-catalyzed direct C5-arylation of azole-4-carboxylates with simple unactivated arenes through double C-H bond cleavage is realized. This protocol provided a straightforward access to diverse 5-arylsubstituted azole-4-carboxylic derivatives with good functional group tolerance.