Synfacts 2010(2): 0210-0210  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219067
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Iron-Catalyzed Suzuki Couplings of Tetraarylborates

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
R. B. Bedford*, M. A. Hall, G. R. Hodges, M. Huwe, M. C. Wilkinson
University of Bristol, UK
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Publication History

Publication Date:
21 January 2010 (online)

Significance

A simple mixed Fe-Zn catalyst ­system formed in situ was shown to efficiently promote Suzuki cross-coupling reactions of tetraarylborates with benzyl and 2-halopyridines.