Copper-catalyzed O-arylation of N-protected 1,2-aminoalcohols using functionalized trivalent organobismuth reagentsElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: 10.1039/C4OB02497D

The O-arylation of 1,2-aminoalcohols using functionalized triarylbismuth reagents is reported. The reaction can be performed using substoichiometric amounts of copper acetate and operates under mild conditions. Good functional group tolerance is observed, giving access to a range of β-aryloxyamines. The effect provided by the amino group in the arylation reaction is investigated. The O-arylation of 1,2-aminoalcohols using functionalized triarylbismuth reagents is reported.