Synlett 2009(1): 147-150  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1087374
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A One-Pot, Single-Solvent Process for Tandem, Catalyzed C-H Borylation-Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Sequences

Peter Harrissona, James Morrisb, Patrick G. Steel*a, Todd B. Marder*a
a Department of Chemistry, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK
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b Syngenta Ltd., Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 6EY, UK
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Received 12 September 2008
Publication Date:
12 December 2008 (online)

Abstract

Methyl tert-butyl ether is a suitable solvent for iridium-catalyzed C-H borylation followed, in the same pot, by palladium-catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling sequences, giving high yields of biaryls.