Research progress towards copper-catalyzed coupling reactions for C-N bonds and C-O bonds

Abstract

C-N and C-O coupling reaction is a significant procedure in organic synthesis and copper-catalyzed coupling reaction is one of the predominant methods. Copper has advantages of low-toxicity, cheap price and gent reaction conditions comparing to other transition metals such as palladium. In this review, the recent progress in copper-catalyzed C-N and C-O coupling reactions is reviewed according to the structure categories of compounds. © 2013 Chinese Chemical Society & SIOC, CAS.