A simple and efficient methodology for the synthesis of large sterically hindered triarylamines in a single step was developed. A direct ,-diarylation of 8-aminoquinoline with sterically hindered bromides, making use of inexpensive nickel as a catalyst and simple sodium salt as a base, gives the products in good to excellent yields. Various bromides and substituted 8-aminoquinolines are tolerated.
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