We report a transition metal-free approach for the regioselective functionalization of benzylic C(sp)-H bonds using alcohols and carboxylic acids as the nucleophiles. This straightforward and general route has provided various benzylic ethers and esters, including twelve pharmaceutically relevant compounds.
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