Aryl triflates are coupled with, amines using catalytic amounts of Pd(
OAc)(2) and BINAP and Cs2CO3 as a stoichiometric base. This protocol a
llows for the efficient amination of electron-poor as well as electron
-rich aryl triflates and the reaction conditions are compatible with a
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