Copper-catalyzed Csp2–H amidation of unactivated arenes by N-tosyloxycarbamates†
Abstract
[(Neocuproine)Cu]PF6 catalyzes the C–H amidation of unactivated arenes by N-tosyloxytrichloroethylcarbamates. Alkyl benzenes are selectively converted to aromatic amines and substituted arenes display variable regioselectivity.