Reductions of aryl bromides in water at room temperature

Micellar nanoreactors derived from commercially available 'Nok' (SPGS-550-M), in the presence of Fu's catalyst and a mild hydride source (NaBH₄), are useful for facile debromination of functionalized aromatic derivatives. This mild and environemntally responsible process is utlized in water at room temperature, and the reaction mixtures can be smoothly recycled.