Nickel-Catalyzed Three-Component Alkylarylation of Alkenyl N -Heteroarenes.

A nickel-catalyzed three-component alkylarylation of alkenyl N -heteroarenes with α-bromocarboxylates and aryl boronic acids is reported. The protocol provides a new method to access a variety of N -heteroarene substituted diarylalkanes in moderate to good yields. It features mild reaction conditions, cheap nickel catalyst, readily available substrates, and broad substrate scope.