A palladium(II)/monothiadiazole ligand catalytic system and its application in catalyzing the acetoxylation of 1,1-disubstituted alkenes have been developed. With this newly designed monothiadiazole thioether ligand, the reaction showed a broad scope with respect to 1,1-disubstituted olefins, giving the corresponding products in yields of 30–86%.
We have presented the first palladium(II)‐thiadiazole‐ligand catalytic system, employing 1,3,4‐thiadiazole derivative as ligand to achieve the esterification of terminal olefin with excellent regio‐ and stereoselectivity. This work is significant in that it represented the first application of 1,3,4‐thiadiazole in organic synthesis. Furthermore, it was also featured by its satisfied yields, mild reaction