Copper-catalyzed carbonylative coupling of alkyl iodides with phenols for the synthesis of esters

• A copper-catalyzed carbonylation of alkyl iodides with phenols is described. • Various phenols were transformed into the corresponding esters in good yields. • Aliphatic alcohols were also suitable partners in this reaction. A copper-catalyzed carbonylation of alkyl iodides with phenols is described. Various phenols were transformed into the corresponding esters in good yields. Aliphatic alcohols were also suitable partners in this reaction.