Synfacts 2010(9): 1061-1061  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1257901
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Sonogashira Cross-Coupling of Arene-diazonium Salts

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Thomas Kunz
G. Fabrizi, A. Goggiamani, A. Sferrazza, S. Cacchi*
Università di Roma, Italy
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 August 2010 (online)

Significance

An efficient cross-coupling of ­arenediazonium salts under mild conditions is described. A variety of alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl substituents on the alkyne substrate can be employed and many useful functionalities including ketones, esters, and nitriles on the arenediazonium salt are tolerated.