Catalytic Alkylation of Aromatic Amines with Styrene in the Presence of Cationic Rhodium Complexes and Acid

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Abstract
The first transition metal-catalyzed Friedel-Crafts alkylation of aromatic amines with styrene is reported. ortho-Alkylation of anilines occurs using catalytic amounts of [Rh(cod)2]BF4/4 PPh3 and HBF4.