Abstract
Hydroxylation of arylboronic acids and arylboronic esters using sodium sulfite and oxygen as the source of ultimate oxidant proceeds rapidly in water under transition metal‐free conditions. This remarkable mild and environmentally benign protocol represents a green alternative to synthesize phenols using inexpensive starting materials in a simple methodology. This new application for sodium sulfite shows a wide tolerance of functional groups, and it is compatible with oxidizable functionalities.
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