title: Au-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Arenes via Double C-H Activation.
abstract: The first methodology for Au(I/III)-catalyzed oxidative cross-coupling of arenes via double C-H activation has been developed. The reaction is fully selective for the cross-coupling between electron-rich hetero-/carbocyclic arenes and electron-poor arenes bearing relatively acidic C-H bonds. The inherently high cross-selectivity of the system obviates the need for directing groups or a large excess of one of the coupling partners.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Manchester , Oxford Road, M13 9PL Manchester, U.K.
authors.forename: Xacobe C
authors.initials: XC
authors.lastname: Cambeiro
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Manchester , Oxford Road, M13 9PL Manchester, U.K.
authors.forename: Nanna
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ahlsten
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Manchester , Oxford Road, M13 9PL Manchester, U.K.
authors.forename: Igor
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Larrosa