Copper-/Silver-Mediated Arylation of C(sp(2))-H Bonds with 2-Thiophenecarboxylic Acids

Org Lett. 2015 Jul 2;17(13):3338-41. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b01560. Epub 2015 Jun 23.

Abstract

A copper/silver-mediated arylation of (hetero)aryl C-H bonds with 2-thiophenecarboxylic acids has been achieved. The protocol features a broad substrate scope and high functional group tolerance. Preliminary mechanistic studies indicate that a cascade protodecarboxylation/dehydrogenative coupling process is likely involved.