Preparation of primary arylamines via arylzinc chlorides in good yields

Primary arylamines can be prepared easily by electrophilic amination of arylzinc chlorides with acetone 0-(2,4,6-tri-methylphenylsulfonyl)oxime in the presence of DMPU as additive and CuCN as catalyst in good yields. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.