Chemoselective three-component coupling via a tandem Pd-catalyzed boron-Heck and Suzuki reactions

A new approach is herein reported to prepare biaryl derivatives via a tandem Pd-catalyzed boron-Heck and Suzuki reactions. This one-pot tandem process avoided purification or addition of extra catalyst between steps. The resulting biaryl compounds can be prepared with substrate variability in good to moderate yields.