Copper-catalyzed direct N-arylation of N-arylsulfonamides using diaryliodonium salts in water

An efficient copper-catalyzed N-arylation of N-arylsulfonamides with diaryliodonium salts is reported. The reaction employs diaryliodonium salts and N-arylsulfonamides in water at room temperature, giving the products in moderate to excellent yields. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.