Abstract
Direct ortho arylation of phenols with aryl bromides catalyzed by a rhodium complex and hexamethylphosphorous triamide (HMPT) have been developed. A plausible reaction mechanism involving in situ generation of arylphosphites from phenols and HMPT, phosphorus-directed ortho metalation, and transesterification of the arylated arylphosphites with the substrate phenols is proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8665-8668 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 48 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Nov 24 |
Keywords
- Aryl halide
- Arylation
- Phenol
- Rhodium catalyst