Pd‐Catalyzed α‐Arylation of Trimethylsilyl Enol Ethers with Aryl Bromides and Chlorides: A Synergistic Effect of Two Metal Fluorides as Additives

The long-sought-after palladium-catalyzed coupling of silyl enol ethers, both cyclic and acyclic, with a wide range of aryl bromides and chlorides to form α-aryl ketones is realized. The key to effective activation of the silicon enolate was the use of two metal fluoride additives, which operate in a synergistic fashion. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2006/z601887_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.