Simple and Efficient Metal-free Hydroarylation and Hydroalkylation Using Strongly Acidic Ion-exchange Resin

Abstract Higly efficient hydroarylation and hydroalkylation of styrenes with various arenes and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds respectively have been developed using Amberlyst-15 as a heterogeneous catalyst. The excellent yields, short reaction times, and high selectivity are the advantages of this method. The C–H functionalization has been achieved here under metal-free conditions.