Synthesis of Indoles by Reductive Cyclization of Nitro Compounds Using Formate Esters as CO Surrogates
Alkyl and aryl formate esters were evaluated as CO sources in the Pd- and Pd/Ru-catalyzed reductive cyclization of 2-nitrostyrenes to give indoles. Whereas the use of alkyl formates requires the presence of a ruthenium catalyst such as Ru3(CO)12, the reaction with phenyl formate can be performed by using a Pd/phenanthroline complex alone. Phenyl formate was found to be the most effective CO source and the desired products were obtained in excellent yields, often higher than those previously reported using pressurized CO. The reaction tolerates many functional groups, including sensitive ones like a free aldehydic group or a pendant pyrrole. Detailed experiments and kinetic studies allow to conclude that the activation of phenyl formate is base-catalyzed and that the metal doesn't play a role in the decarbonylation step. The reactions can be performed in a single thick-walled glass tube with as little as 0.2 mol-% palladium catalyst and even on a 2 g scale. The same protocol can be extended to other nitro compounds, affording different heterocycles.
Ahmed Fouad, Manar,Ferretti, Francesco,Formenti, Dario,Milani, Fabio,Ragaini, Fabio
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p. 4876 - 4894
(2021/09/20)
Facile synthesis of 3-aryl benzofurans, 3-aryl benzothiophenes, 2-aryl indoles and their dimers
The preparation of 3-aryl benzofuran and benzothiophenes and their dimers at 2-position and, 2-aryl indoles and their 3-position dimers preparation is described.
Umareddy, Pailla,Arava, Veera Reddy
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p. 2156 - 2167
(2019/07/04)
Investigation and Application of Amphoteric α-Amino Aldehyde: An in Situ Generated Species Based on Heyns Rearrangement
In situ generation of the reactive amphoteric α-amino aldehyde with simple α-hydroxy ketones and phenylamine via Heyns rearrangement was proven to be feasible. Metal-free domino reactions based on this reactive intermediate were effectively used to afford important N-heterocycles including polysubstituted pyrroles, indoles, and quinoxalines conveniently. A simple starting material, water as the only byproduct, and diversity of the useful products will make this method greatly attractive for pharmaceutics.
Oxidation of 2-arylindoles for synthesis of 2-arylbenzoxazinones with oxone as the sole oxidant
A novel and efficient method for the oxidation of 2-arylindoles to synthesize 2-arylbenzoxazinones utilizing oxone as the sole oxidant has been developed. The reaction tolerates a wide range of functional groups and allows quick and atom-economical assembly of a variety of valuable 2-arylbenzoxazinones in high yields.