Efficient copper-catalyzed coupling of aryl chlorides, bromides and iodides with aqueous ammonia.
The copper(I)-catalyzed synthesis of a range of primary anilines from electron-rich and electron-deficient aryl halides including aryl chlorides has been achieved with aqueous ammonia, avoiding the need for inert atmosphere, expensive catalysts and ligands, anhydrous solvents, and additional base or other additives.
Xu
Hanhui
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Department of Chemistry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, USA.
Wolf
Christian
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