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A Pd(II)-catalyzed C–H carbonylation protocol of phenethyl alcohols has been developed using amino acid ligands to promote the reaction. This transformation provides an expedient route to 1-isochromanone motifs, which are common structural elements in natural products and other biologically active compounds. A concise synthesis of a histamine release inhibitor showcases the utility of this transformation.
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