Efficient Ni-catalyzed conversion of phenols protected with 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (TCT) to olefins.

An efficient Ni(COD)/dppf catalyzed olefination of Ar-O-TCT as synthetic equivalents of aryl halides is described. Activation of C-O bonds in phenols as readily available compounds was achieved with 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (TCT). This method provides practical access to 1,2-disubstituted olefins in high yields and high functional group compatibility.