Pd-Catalyzed direct C–H functionalization of imidazolones with aryl- and alkenyl halides†
Abstract
Direct C–H arylation and alkenylation of 4,4′-dialkylimidazolones with a broad range of halides under palladium and copper catalysis have been developed. This methodology is applied to the preparation of recently discovered fatty acid synthetase (FAS) inhibitors.