Synthesis of (diarylmethyl)amines using Ni-catalyzed arylation of C(sp³)-H bonds.

ABSTRACT: The first nickel catalyzed deprotonative cross coupling between C(sp³)-H bonds and aryl chlorides is reported, allowing the challenging arylation of benzylimines in the absence of directing group or stoichiometric metal activation. This methodology represents a convenient access to the (diarylmethyl)amine moiety, which is widespread in pharmaceutically relevant compounds.

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Salas JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4786957 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature