1. Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), La Jolla, CA, USA;2. Medicinal Chemistry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA, USA
Abstract:
A Pd‐catalyzed/N‐heterocycle‐directed C(sp3)?H olefination has been developed. The monoprotected amino acid ligand (MPAA) is found to significantly promote Pd‐catalyzed C(sp3)?H olefination for the first time. Cu(OAc)2 instead of Ag+ salts are used as the terminal oxidant. This reaction provides a useful method for the synthesis of alkylated pyrazoles.