SNAr reaction in aqueous medium in the presence of mixed organic and inorganic bases†
Abstract
N-Arylation of amines with fluorobenzonitriles in aqueous medium is described. A mixture of N,N-diisopropylethyl amine and Na2CO3 (1 : 1) is found to achieve maximum conversion by refluxing for 3 hours in water. The product can be easily isolated by solvent extraction.