Cross-couplings of benzylic pyridinium salts and vinylboronic acids or esters have
been developed. Via benzylic pyridinium intermediates, benzylic amines can be engaged
in these cross-couplings through C–N bond functionalization. This method boasts mild
reaction conditions and excellent tolerance for heteroaryl substituents and a range
of functional groups.
Key words
allyl complexes - amines - benzylation - catalysis - cross-coupling - nickel