Synthesis of Biphenyl Anilines Using Iodo Phenylformamides via a One-Pot Suzuki Coupling Reaction.

We have developed a novel and economical synthesis of biphenyl anilines via a one-pot Suzuki coupling reaction with iodo phenylformamides. This literature is an unprecedented approach to biphenyl anilines replacing costly aminophenylboronic acids with economical iodo anilines for the preparation of biphenyl anilines. It also provides a viable synthesis toward substituted biphenyl anilines where the required aminophenylboronic acids are not readily available.