Twofold C−H Functionalization: Palladium-Catalyzed Ortho Arylation of Anilides

Abstract
The ortho arylation of anilides to form biphenyls via a twofold C−H functionalization/C−C bond-forming process is described. The oxidative coupling takes place in the presence of 5−10 mol % of Pd(OAc)2, 10−20 mol % of DMSO, and 4−11 equiv of the aryl substrate in TFA under an oxygen atmosphere. No metal-containing cocatalyst is required.