Direct synthesis of N-arylamides via the coupling of aryl diazonium tetrafluoroborates and nitriles under transition-metal-free conditions

The direct synthesis of N-arylamides via the coupling of aryl diazonium tetrafluoroborates and nitriles under transition-metal-free conditions has been developed. The reported protocol is practical and represents an efficient method to produce functionalized amides in moderate to good yields.