Table 2. Reaction Scope with Respect to Amidesa.
Amide (0.5 mmol), styrene (0.6 mmol), Co(acac)2 (0.1 mmol), base (1 mmol), Mn(OAc)3·2H2O (0.25 mmol), trifluoroethanol (5 mL), reaction vessel open to air. Yields are isolated yields. Please see Supporting Information for details.
Cooxidant Mn(OAc)3·2H2O, 0.5 mmol.