Copper(II) catalyzed cross-dehydrogenative coupling of cyclic benzylic ethers with simple carbonyl compounds by Na2S2O8

Copper(II) catalyzed cross-dehydrogenative coupling of cyclic benzylic ethers with a variety of simple carbonyl compounds mediated by Na2S2O8 is developed. The scope of carbonyl components is broad, including simple aldehydes as well as ketones. The use of Na2S2O8 as the oxidant for the CDC reaction is attractive based on economical and environmental factors.