Copper-catalyzed regioselective alkylation of heteroarenes with functionalized alkyl halides

The Cu-catalyzed regioselective alkylation of heteroarenes with functionalized primary, secondary, and tertiary alkyl halides is reported. The reaction proceeds via the copper-catalyzed addition of alkyl radicals to a wide range of heteroarenes, including coumarin, quinolinone, naphthoquinone, and benzofuran derivatives, with a broad substrate scope and wide functional group tolerance.