ortho-C(sp3)–H arylation of aromatic aldehydes using 2-amino-N-methyl-acetamide as a L,L-type transient directing group

Pd-catalyzed ortho -C(sp 3 )–H arylation of aromatic aldehydes using 2-amino- N -methyl-acetamide as a simple, efficient and commercially available L,L-type transient directing group (TDG) is reported.