Synthesis 2012(1): 1-14  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289614
REVIEW
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Non-Cyclizing Direct Transformation of Arene Carbon-Hydrogen Bonds into Carbon-Nitrogen Bonds

Ming Zhang*a, Aiqin Zhangb
a College of Chemistry, Jiangxi Normal University, (Yaohu campus), 99 Ziyangdadao, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330022, P. R. of China
e-Mail: zmchem@163.com;
b Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330063, P. R. of China
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Publication History

Received 30 August 2011
Publication Date:
18 November 2011 (online)

Abstract

This review covers advances in the non-cyclizing direct transformations of arene carbon-hydrogen bonds into carbon-nitrogen bonds, including carbon-nitrogen bond formations for arenes bearing directing groups, for polyfluoroarenes, and for alkyl-substituted arenes. Copper catalysis, palladium catalysis and metal-free strategies for carbon-nitrogen bond formation are discussed.

1 Introduction

2 Carbon-Nitrogen Bond Formation for Arenes Bearing Directing­ Groups

3 Carbon-Nitrogen Bond Formation for Polyfluoroarenes

4 Carbon-Nitrogen Bond Formation for Alkyl-Substituted Arenes

5 Conclusion