Efficient ligand-free copper-catalyzed N-arylation of amides with aryl halides in water

A convenient and efficient protocol has been developed for the cross-coupling of amides and aryl iodides using a ligand-free copper(I) oxide catalyst in water. A variety of amide derivatives afforded the corresponding N-arylated products in moderate to good yields (up to 88%).

A convenient and efficient protocol has been developed for the cross-coupling of amides and aryl iodides using a ligand-free copper(I) oxide catalyst in water. A variety of amide derivatives afforded the corresponding N-arylated products in moderate to good yields (up to 88%).