Synthesis of 4-styrylquinolines via direct oxidative C3-alkenylation of anthranils under Pd( ii ) catalysis

-selectivity. The optimized catalytic conditions were compatible with a wide variety of substituted olefins and anthranils, forming various C3-alkenylated anthranils with good yields. To showcase the application of the present methodology, the C3-alkenylated anthranils have been employed as synthons to access a wide range of substituted quinolines.