Ortho CH Acylation of Aryl Iodides by Palladium/Norbornene Catalysis

Abstract Reported herein is a palladium/norbornene‐catalyzed ortho ‐arene acylation of aryl iodides by a Catellani‐type CH functionalization. This transformation is enabled by isopropyl carbonate anhydrides, which serve as both an acyl cation equivalent and a hydride source.