Issue 2, 2013

Selective copper catalysed aromatic N-arylation in water

Abstract

4,7-Dipyrrolidinyl-1,10-phenanthroline (DPPhen) was identified as an efficient ligand for copper catalysed selective aromatic N-arylation in water. N-Arylation of indoles, imidazoles and purines proceeds with moderate to excellent yields and complete selectivity over aliphatic amines. Aqueous medium and the possibility for low metal and ligand loadings give the process a benign environmental profile.

Graphical abstract: Selective copper catalysed aromatic N-arylation in water

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
09 Oct 2012
Accepted
11 Nov 2012
First published
12 Nov 2012

Green Chem., 2013,15, 336-340

Selective copper catalysed aromatic N-arylation in water

J. Engel-Andreasen, B. Shimpukade and T. Ulven, Green Chem., 2013, 15, 336 DOI: 10.1039/C2GC36589H

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