Cp*Rh(III)-Catalyzed Mild Addition of C(sp3)-H Bonds to α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes and Ketones.

A Rh(III)-catalyzed addition of benzylic C(sp3)-H bond to α,β-unsaturated ketones/aldehydes has been realized, leading to efficient synthesis of γ-aryl ketones/aldehydes. This atom-economic reaction proceeded under mild and redox-neutral conditions with a broad substrate scope. Besides benzylic C-H, allylic C-H bonds are also applicable when assisted by O-methyl ketoxime directing groups.