... regioselectively.(1-4) Lateral (benzylic) lithiation of alkyl groups that are ortho- to a directing metalating group (DMG) is a well-known example of such methodology in organic synthesis.(1a ... products, electrophile, E, yield a (%). ... 12, 4-MeOC 6 H 4 CHO, 4-MeOC 6 H 4 CH( ...