Fig. 1
From: A redox-neutral synthesis of ketones by coupling of alkenes and amides

Examples for ketone synthesis in modern organic chemistry and hydroacylation method using secondary amides. a 1,2-monoaddition of organometallic reagents to Weinreb amides. b Pd- and Ni-catalysed cross-coupling of activated amides. c Challenges in contemporary olefin hydroacylation. d The present study: Intermolecular hydroacylation of olefins and amides