Benzophenone-catalyzed alkenylative pyridylation of vinylarenes with alkenylboronic esters

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a new reaction system for efficiently synthesizing alkenes from vinylarenes using alkenylboronic esters.
• Three-component reaction involving styrenes, alkenylboronic esters, and 4-cyanopyridine.
• Utilized benzophenone as a catalyst.
• Examined the yields and efficiency of the reaction.
• Demonstrated efficient synthesis of alkenes from the reaction system.
• Highlighted practical utility for further applications in organic synthesis.