Buchwald–Hartwig coupling

A Simple Catalytic Method for the Conversion of Aryl Bromides to Arylamines

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A tin-free catalytic route converted aryl bromides and amines into arylamines, an important advance in carbon–nitrogen bond formation.

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    A tin-free catalytic route converted aryl bromides and amines into arylamines, an important advance in carbon–nitrogen bond formation.

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Anil S. Guram, Roger A. Rennels, Stephen L. Buchwald