applicable method for the direct 3-N-arylation of flavins using arylboronic acids and copper acetate was developed. The reaction conditions were optimized considering the lability of flavins in basic conditions and thermal heating. Donor- and acceptor-substituted arylboronic acids were used yielding 3-N-arylflavins in moderate to good yields by C(aryl)-N(imide) bond formation. UV and fluorescence measurements