Abstract
A simple and efficient procedure for the synthesis of N-aryl 5-methylene-4-aryl-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol2-one derivatives has been developed through copper-mediated C-N bond formation. The synthetic protocol allows for versatile and robust C-N arylation with a range of readily available boronic acids under mild conditions. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.