Yuelu Zhu, Xinyang Zhao, You‐Dong Shao, Feng Lin, Yan-Lin Li, Jiao Chen
A novel and efficient Co-catalyzed strategy for the direct regioselective C6–H allylation and dienylation of 2-pyridones is proposed. This method employs a simple Co catalyst system to efficiently provide diverse C6-allylated derivatives with excellent regioselectivity and Z -selectivity ( Z: E > 20:1). Concurrently, linear 1,3-dienylated products are generated in good yields with outstanding regioselectivity and stereoselectivity (predominantly E, E -dienes). DFT calculations also clarified the origin of the high selectivity. This reaction proceeds under mild conditions and tolerates various functional groups. Late-stage modifications and photophysical property studies showing controlled fluorescence characteristics highlight the practical value of this strategy.