title: Pd-catalyzed π-chelation assisted ortho-C-H activation and annulation of allylarenes with internal alkynes.
abstract: The synthesis of highly substituted naphthalenes from allylarenes and alkynes is described. This reaction proceeds via π-coordination of an allylic carbon-carbon double bond to the Pd(II) center and is followed by ortho selective C-H bond activation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Parthasarathy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gandeepan
authors.forename: Chien-Hong
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Cheng