Transition-Metal-Free O-Arylation of Alcohols and Phenols with S-Arylphenothiaziniums

J Org Chem. 2022 Jun 3;87(11):7565-7573. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00771. Epub 2022 May 16.

Abstract

Herein, we report the transition-metal-free O-arylation of alcohols and phenols with S-arylphenothiaziniums, which can be easily synthesized from boronic acids. Aryl substituents derived from arylboronic acids were selectively introduced into the hydroxy groups in alcohols and phenols, and a variety of aryl ethers were synthesized. This selectivity is supported by theoretical calculations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols*
  • Catalysis
  • Copper
  • Ethers
  • Phenols
  • Transition Elements*

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Ethers
  • Phenols
  • Transition Elements
  • Copper