Palladium-catalyzed phosphination of functionalized aryl triflates

Catalytic user-friendly approach to the syntheses of various functionalized aromatic phosphines from their corresponding substituted aryl triflates and triarylphosphines was accomplished. This method is carried out in neutral media and compatible with many functional groups including aldehyde, keto, ester, nitrile, ether and pyridyl groups. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All fights reserved.