Direct Functionalization of Tetrahydrofuran and 1,4‐Dioxane: Nickel‐Catalyzed Oxidative C(sp3)H Arylation

CHoose nickel: The nickel-catalyzed oxidative arylation of C(sp3)H bonds has been achieved. Several substituted arylboronic acids and various C(sp3)H bonds were found to be suitable substrates for this novel transformation, which is likely to proceed through a radical pathway. This method allows the introduction of simple ether derivatives to construct α-arylated ethers. FG=functional group. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to 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.