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Cu-based nanoalloys in the base-free Ullmann heterocyle-aryl ether synthesis

  • V. Engels
  • , F. Benaskar
  • , N.G. Patil
  • , E.V. Rebrov
  • , V. Hessel
  • , L.A. Hulshof
  • , D.A. Jefferson
  • , J.A.J.M. Vekemans
  • , S. Karwal
  • , J.C. Schouten
  • , A.E.H. Wheatley

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    Abstract

    We report the first liquid-liquid Ullmann etherification process mediated not only by oxidatively stable Cu but also by CuZn and CuSn nanoparticle catalysts in conjunction with microwave heating that also avoids the use of solid and expensive bases. Conditions have led to improved turnovers and excellent yields in heteroaromatic Ullmann-type coupling reactions. Further enhancement is achieved upon the addition of 18-crown-6 as a kinetic promoter.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)644-649
    JournalOrganic Process Research & Development
    Volume14
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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