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This article describes a direct synthesis of phenanthrone derivatives and ortho arylated ketones via C-H bond activation.

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A detailed mechanistic study were performed. The reaction mechanism was proved by isolation of organo palladium intermediate. The reaction follow multiple C-H bond activation and enolate cyclization.

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This page is a summary of: Synthesis of Phenanthrone Derivatives from sec-Alkyl Aryl Ketones and Aryl Halides via a Palladium-Catalyzed Dual C−H Bond Activation and Enolate Cyclization, Journal of the American Chemical Society, June 2010, American Chemical Society (ACS),
DOI: 10.1021/ja1026248.
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