Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein ZA9300, South Africa
Abstract:
A novel method for the preparation of phenolic compounds through ipso-hydroxylation of the corresponding widely available arylboronic acid precursors is described. Through application of a novel PEG400-H2O2 reactant system, a variety of substituted phenols and other aromatic analogues have been prepared in excellent yields at room temperature in the absence of any catalyst.