Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling of aromatic compounds with carboxylic acids via C–H bond activation

Abstract

An efficient synthesis for an oxidative coupling of aromatic compounds with carboxylic acids via Pd-catalyzed C–H bond activation and C–O bond formation has been developed. This catalytic system works in a simple and efficient manner, by simply using aromatic compounds and carboxylic acids as coupling partners for C–O bond formation to synthesize esters with good to excellent yields.