Rhodium-Catalyzed Vinylic C-H Functionalization of Enol Carbamates with Maleimides.

The rhodium(III)-catalyzed direct C-H functionalization of enol carbamates with a range of maleimides is described. With the assistance of the carbamoyl directing group, this reaction provides biologically relevant succinimide compounds by proceeding through a C-Rh addition and subsequent protonation pathway. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]