Copper-Catalyzed Amidation of Arylboronic Acids with Nitriles

Abstract

A copper-catalyzed amidation of arylboronic acids with nitriles has been developed. This reaction provides an efficient and complementary methodology for the synthesis of various N-arylamides with a broad substrate scope.

Key words

amides - nitriles - amination - copper - catalysis

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