Facile Synthesis of Bibenzyl by Reductive Homocoupling of Benzyl Halides in Aqueous Media

Abstract A facile synthesis of bibenzyl derivatives by reductive homocoupling reaction is described. Treatment of benzyl halides with metallic iron powder in the presence of a catalytic amount of cuprous salt in aqueous media gives bibenzyls in good yields.

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