Preparation of ortho‐aryl‐benzaldehyde derivatives via free‐radical ipso‐substitution of an amidomethyl group

Abstract
Preparation of 2‐biarylcarbaldehydes using an intramolecular free‐radical ispo‐substitution is described. The two aryl moieties to be coupled are pre‐associated using a glycolamide derivative. An unusual amidomethyl leaving group was successfully employed in this process.