Direct cross-coupling reaction of simple alkenes with acrylates catalyzed by palladium catalyst

J Am Chem Soc. 2009 Feb 4;131(4):1372-3. doi: 10.1021/ja8084548.

Abstract

An efficient methodology for oxidative cross-coupling reaction of olefins with acrylates catalyzed by palladium(II) was developed. The corresponding dienoates were obtained in moderate to good yields.