Fe-Catalyzed Regiodivergent [1,2]-Shift of α-Aryl Aldehydes

An Fe-catalyzed conversion of aldehydes to ketones via [1,2]-shift has been developed. This skeletal rearrangement shows a wide substrate scope and chemoselectivity profile while exhibiting an excellent [1,2]-aryl or [1,2]-alkyl shift selectivity that is easily switched by electronic effects.