Asymmetric synthesis is a method for preparation of chemical compounds which aims to bias the synthesis in favour of producing one stereoisomer over another stereoisomer. Stereoisomers are ...

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A general method for the intermolecular coupling of aryl halides and amides using a Xantphos/Pd catalyst is described. This system displays good functional group compatibility, and the desired C−N ...