Arylnitration of alkenes by nitration/C–H functionalization cascade using AgNO3 and HOAc

A novel arylnitration of alkenes by nitration and C–H functionalization cascade process has been developed. This methodology provides an efficient way to construct a variety of nitro-containing oxindoles and dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-ones. In addition, the process exhibits significant functional group tolerance. Moreover, the use of inexpensive and readily available starting materials makes this practical and atom-economical approach particularly attractive.