Synlett 2014; 25(4): 505-508
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1340475
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Copper-Catalyzed N-Arylation of Sulfonamides with Boronic Acids in Water under Ligand-Free and Aerobic Conditions

Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh*
a   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, PO Box 3716146611, Qom, Iran   Fax: +98(25)32850953   Email: mahmoudnasr81@gmail.com
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Ali Ehsani
a   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, PO Box 3716146611, Qom, Iran   Fax: +98(25)32850953   Email: mahmoudnasr81@gmail.com
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Mehdi Maham
b   Department of Chemistry, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran
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Publication History

Received: 05 October 2013

Accepted after revision: 23 November 2013

Publication Date:
10 January 2014 (online)


Abstract

An efficient and novel method for the copper-catalyzed arylation of sulfonamides in water under ligand-free conditions is reported. The significant advantages of this methodology are high yields, simple workup procedure, and elimination of toxic materials.