Copper-catalyzed meta-selective arylation of phenol derivatives: an easy access to m-aryl phenols

Achieving selective meta-functionalization of phenols is a significant challenge. Accessing such compounds generally needs elevated temperature or incorporation of complex templates. Here, we report a general approach to achieve meta-arylated phenols with a simple and common directing group. This co...

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Main Authors: Maraswami, Manikantha, Hirao, Hajime, Loh, Teck-Peng
Other Authors: School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/159979
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Achieving selective meta-functionalization of phenols is a significant challenge. Accessing such compounds generally needs elevated temperature or incorporation of complex templates. Here, we report a general approach to achieve meta-arylated phenols with a simple and common directing group. This coppercatalyzed protocol proceeds with complete meta-selectivity and tolerates a variety of functional groups in both coupling partners. Computational studies have revealed that the reaction proceeded via a Heck-like pathway.