10.1016/j.tet.2008.11.036
The research primarily focuses on the arylation reactions of NH-heterocycles, such as pyrazole, 3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazole, imidazole, and pyrrole, with 2,4-difluoroiodobenzene, facilitated by both copper catalysis and SNAr reactions. The study aims to explore the regioselective reactions and multiple substitutions to synthesize a range of new N-arylated heterocycle derivatives. The reactants include various NH-heterocycles and 2,4-difluoroiodobenzene, with copper catalysts like Cu2O and ligands such as salicylaldoxime utilized in some reactions. The analyses involved the use of 1H, 13C, and 19F NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry to determine the structures and purities of the synthesized compounds, along with X-ray crystallography for certain products to confirm their regiochemistry. The research also includes a Suzuki–Miyaura reaction to extend the utility of the synthesized arylation products.