Transition-metal-catalyzed asymmetric α-arylation of carbonyl compounds is a widely
studied method for C–C bond formation. Recently, the α-arylation of α-fluoro ketones has
been reported, including enantioselective α-arylation of α-fluoro ketones. However, the
asymmetric α-arylation of α-fluoro carbonyl compounds in the carboxylic acid oxidation state
has not been reported. We report the enantioselective α-arylation of α-fluorooxindoles with
aryl triflates. The reaction occurs in high yield and with high enantioselectivity when …