α-Arylation of Esters Catalyzed by the Pd(I) Dimer {[P(t-Bu)3]PdBr}2

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Conditions for the coupling of bromoarenes with esters using a single base and catalyst with improved turnover numbers are described. These general conditions were made possible by using the Pd(I) catalyst {[P(t-Bu)3]PdBr}2. Reactions of acetates, propionates, and isobutyrates are presented, and reactions of all three classes of esters on a 10 g scale are described.