Catalyst-Controlled Chemodivergent C-H Functionalization of 2-Pyridylthiophenes with Allylic Alcohols

Key Points

• This research aims to demonstrate how a catalytic system can affect C–H functionalization pathways of 2-pyridylthiophenes.
• Catalyst modulation to access different reaction pathways
• Use of allylic alcohols as coupling partners
• Investigation of chemodivergent functionalization strategies
• Demonstrated two distinct reaction pathways for C–H functionalization
• Achieved selective functionalization with high efficiency
• Provided insights into the role of catalyst modulation in reaction outcomes