Copper-catalyzed radical cascade cyclization for the synthesis of phosphorated indolines

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Mar 7;51(19):4101-4. doi: 10.1039/c4cc10267c.

Abstract

A novel and convenient approach to the synthesis of various phosphorated indolines via a copper-catalyzed radical cascade cyclization reaction has been developed. The reaction employs cheap copper as the catalyst and K2S2O8 as the oxidant under mild conditions. Various alkenes and P-radical precursors are compatible with this transformation. Preliminary mechanistic studies reveal that the addition of the P-radical may initiate the reaction, and then oxidative cyclization may be achieved to afford the desired product.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Cyclization
  • Free Radicals / chemistry
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Phosphorylation

Substances

  • Free Radicals
  • Indoles
  • indoline
  • Copper