Ni(cod)₂/PCy₃-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions of Dihaloarenes with Arylboronic Acids

Abstract

The Ni(0)-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions of dihaloarenes with one equivalent of arylboronic acids is described. The Ni(cod)₂/PCy₃ was identified as the best catalyst system to achieve a double cross-coupling reaction, likely via an efficient preferential oxidative addition.

Key words

cross-coupling - nickel - dihaloarenes - arylboronic acids - preferential oxidative addition

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