The standard Mizoroki–Heck reaction of aryl halides usually makes electron-poor alkenes react exclusively on the β-carbon. Now, α-selective intramolecular and intermolecular versions of this reaction with electron-deficient alkenes are reported, giving access to otherwise difficult-to-synthesize products.
- Francisco Garnes-Portolés
- Rossella Greco
- Antonio Leyva-Pérez
