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The palladium/copper (Pd/Cu)-catalyzed cross-coupling of bromobenzene and 2
-methylbut-3-yn-2-ol has been investigated to ascertain the factors influen
cing the reaction rate. Most usefully; the reaction is carried out using Pd
(acetate), as catalyst precursor in combination with PPh3 and a copper salt
. A primary or: a cyclic amine is best suited as the reaction solvent. Unde
r these conditions, substrate to palladium ratios of 2000 can be used. (C)
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