Cobalt(III)/Rhodium(III)‐Catalyzed Regio‐ and Stereoselective Allylation of 8‐Methylquinoline via sp3 C−H Activation.

Regio‐ and stereoselective benzylic allylation of 8‐methylquinolines with (per)fluoroalkyl olefins has been realized via benzylic C−H activation and subsequent C−F cleavage. Both cobalt(III) and rhodium(III) catalysts can effect this transformation in good to high efficiency. The Rh(III)‐catalyzed system proceeded under moderate conditions with decent substrates scope, providing (Z)‐alkenyl fluorides with good to excellent regio‐ and stereoselectivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]