Arylation of Aniline C(sp3)−H Bonds with Phenols via an In Situ Activation Strategy

Abstract Herein, a general and efficient arylation of aniline C(sp3)−H bonds with phenols by an in situ activation strategy via visible‐light photoredox/nickel dual catalysis is reported. The direct use of phenols as proelectrophiles features high step efficiency, time economy, and environmental impact. This protocol tolerates a wide array of phenols and anilines to afford benzylic amines in high yields with good functional‐group tolerance under low catalyst loading.