Palladium-Catalyzed Three-Component Coupling Reaction of o-Bromobenzaldehyde, N-Tosylhydrazone, and Methanol.

A ligand-controlled palladium-catalyzed three-component reaction of o-bromobenzaldehyde, N-tosylhydrazone, and methanol is described. This reaction uses readily available compounds as starting materials while displaying a broad substrate scope and good functional group compatibility.