Copper‐Catalyzed Direct Synthesis of Benzamides from Alcohols and Amines

Ready, steady, copper! The efficient copper-catalyzed formation of amides, from benzylic alcohols and hydrochloride salts of primary- and secondary amines, uses cheap and readily available copper oxide, as well as tert-butylhydroperoxide (TBHP) as an oxidant. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.