title: A new ketone synthesis by palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions of esters with organoboron compounds.
abstract: [reaction: see text] The palladium-catalyzed coupling reaction of 2-pyridyl esters with organoboron compounds is described. The reaction is compatible with various functional groups and proceeds under mild reaction conditions. The coordination of the nitrogen atom to Pd is a key step for efficient reaction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroto
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tatamidani
authors.forename: Fumitoshi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kakiuchi
authors.forename: Naoto
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chatani