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This reports first intermolecular coupling of unactivated alkenes, including isomerizable alkenes, to a range of heterocycles using a Rh(I) catalyst. A variety of functional groups were incorporated, including esters, nitriles, and acetals. The intermolecular coupling became possible after it was discovered that weak acids dramatically increase the rate of both the inter- and intramolecular reactions.
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