Carboamination and olefination: ortho C–H functionalization of phenoxyacetamide

A rhodium-catalyzed carboamination of olefin with the retention of double bond has been demonstrated. A deacylative carboamination of the maleimide has been achieved. In addition to carboamination, we have also disclosed ortho C–H olefination of phenoxyacetamides.