Table 2. Scope of amides 1^a,b.

^aReactions were conducted on a 0.2 mmol scale using 1.5 equiv. (1a–1t), 1.0 equiv. 2a, and fac-Ir(ppy)₃ (2 mol%) at 0.1 M.

^bIsolated yields after chromatographic purification.

^cNaHCO₃ added (4.5 equiv.).