Metal-free C-N bond-forming reaction: straightforward synthesis of anilines, through cleavage of aryl C-O bond and amide C-N bond

An efficient metal-free C-N bond forming reaction through cleavage of aryl C-O bond and amide C-N bond has been developed. This process represents a practical method for the facile construction of anilines with a broad substrate scope and wide functional group tolerance in moderate to excellent yields. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.