Pd-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Potassium Alkenyltrifluoroborates with 2‑Chloroacetates and 2‑Chloroacetamides

A protocol for the stereocontrolled synthesis of (<i>E</i>)- and (<i>Z</i>)-β,γ-unsaturated esters and amides is reported. 2-Chloroacetates as well as secondary and tertiary 2-chloroacetamides were successfully employed as electrophiles in the Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction with potassium (<i>E</i>)- and (<i>Z</i>)-alkenyltrifluoroborates, affording the corresponding products in high yield