Chemoselective one-pot synthesis of terphenyl derivatives by sequential directed C―H functionalization–Suzuki coupling

A simple and efficient route for the preparation of terphenyl derivatives via palladium-catalyzed sequential directed C―H arylation/Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling in ‘one-pot’ has been developed. 4,4′-(Cyclohexane-1,1-diyl)diphenol is an essential ligand. This reaction can tolerate a series of functional groups and provides the terphenyl derivatives in moderate to good yield. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.