Suzuki-type cross-coupling reaction of pentavalent triarylantimony diacetates with arylboronic acids without a base

Novel base-free Suzuki-type cross-coupling reaction by the use of triarylantimony diacetates and arylboronic acids in the presence of Pd(PPh3)4 catalyst led to the formation of biaryl derivatives in moderate to excellent yields. The reaction is applicable to a variety of arylboronic acids bearing base-sensitive functional groups.