Nickel-Catalyzed Synthesis of Diaryl Sulfones from Aryl Halides and Sodium Sulfinates

Abstract

A novel nickel-catalyzed cross-coupling of sulfinic acid salts with aryl halides is described. The reaction provides access to various diaryl sulfones in moderate to excellent yields. A broad range of functional groups and heteroaromatic compounds is tolerated under the reaction conditions.