Synfacts 2011(12): 1351-1351  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289356
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Improved Conversion of Aryl and Vinyl Triflates into Bromides and Chlorides

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Nadja M. Barl
J. Pan, X. Wang, Y. Zhang, S. L. Buchwald*
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA
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Publication History

Publication Date:
18 November 2011 (online)

Significance

The authors report an improved and simple palladium-catalyzed conversion of aromatic and alkenyl triflates into the corresponding bromides and chlorides in the presence of KF.