title: Pyridine ligands as promoters in Pd(II/0)-catalyzed C-H olefination reactions.
abstract: Commercially available pyridine ligands can significantly enhance the rate, yield, substrate scope, and site selectivity of arene C-H olefination (Fujiwara-Moritani) reactions. The use of a 1:1 ratio of Pd/pyridine proved critical to maximize reaction rates and yields.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Chemistry, 930 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1055, USA.
authors.forename: Asako
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kubota
authors.forename: Marion H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Emmert
authors.forename: Melanie S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Sanford