Regioselective control in the reaction of diarylmethyl chlorides 5a with allyltributyltin is described. The reaction pathway (allylative dearomatization vs cross-coupling) can be easily controlled using different catalysts. When reactions are performed in the presence of Pd2 (dba) 3 and PPh3, allylative dearomatization proceeds to provide satisfactory yield of the desired products. However, when Cy3P· HBF4 is employed as a catalyst instead of ...