N-arylation

N-arylation is a chemical process where an aromatic compound, like a benzene ring, forms a bond with an aryl group (a group derived from a chosen aromatic compound). This reaction replaces a hydrogen atom on a nitrogen atom within a molecule—such as an amine—with the aryl group. It's a key step in creating complex organic molecules used in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and materials. Essentially, N-arylation connects aromatic groups to nitrogen atoms, allowing chemists to modify and build new compounds with specific properties.