Selectfluor-mediated mono-C–H activation: The syntheses of mono-ortho-substituted anilides.

The C–H activation of aryl amide using readily available Pd(OAc) 2 in the presence of selectfluor is reported. The highly mono-selective introduction of sp 2 hybridized functional groups have been realized. A broad range of aryl-, alkenyl- and keto-aryl amides were prepared using unactivated coupling partners under mild conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]