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The allylation of electron-rich arenes with allyl tosylate proceeded at 0 °C in the presence of [Rh(nbd)(CH3CN)2]PF6. Various oxygenated arenes were allylated with high para-selectivity in almost all cases. Especially in the reaction of anisoles, the tendency was remarkable.
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