Abstract

The amino group of aromatic amines can be replaced by aryl groups with the formation of unsymmetrical biaryl by two general procedures: (1) by reaction of the aryldiazo hydroxide or acetate with aromatic compounds and (2) by reaction of the nitrosoacetylamine with aromatic compounds, In general the aromatic compounds must be a liquid for no solvent has been found which will not be attacked by the reactive intermediates which are formed in these reactions. Diazo and nirosoacetykeamine reactions are discussed.