Table 3. Optimization of Phenol Arylationa.

| entry | PhCl/PhOH/base | solvent, T | 1/20/conv |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2/1/3.9/LiTMP | Et2O, 25 °C | 50/<1/32% |
| 2 | 2/1/3.9/tBuOK | dioxane, 110 °C |
9/1/91% |
| 3 | 2/1/3.9/tBuONa | dioxane, 155 °C |
7/1/87% |
| 4b | 2/1/3.9/tBuONa | dioxane, 155 °C |
1/30/87% |
| 5c | 2/1/3.9/tBuONa | dioxane, 155 °C |
1/15/65% |
Solvent (1 mL), 0.25 mmol scale, 24 h. Conversion by GC analysis.
Additive: 1 equiv AgOAc.
Additive: 0.1 equiv AgOAc.