Fig. 2: Scope of formamides.
From: Ni-catalyzed benzylic β-C(sp3)–H bond activation of formamides
Reaction conditions: 1 (0.2 mmol), 2a (0.6 mmol), toluene (1.0 mL) under N2 for 2 h; yield of isolated products. *AlEt3 (60 mol%). †AlEt3 (80 mol%), 4 h. ‡AlEt3 (100 mol%). nPr = n-propyl. tBu = tert-butyl.
