Palladium-Catalyzed Alkylation of Acetates leaving groups, the ability to manipulate the regioselectivity independent of the regiochemistry of the starting allyl system, and the obtention of a complementary stereochemistry to normal displacements combine to offer a new dimension of control. The types of allylic substituents that succumb to palladium (0) catalysts now include acetate (or other carboxylate)? vinylogous~ arbonate,~ phenoxide:~ ...
