Copper-free arylation of 3,3-disubstituted allylic halides with triazene-softened aryl Grignard reagents

Org Biomol Chem. 2015 Jun 14;13(22):6333-7. doi: 10.1039/c5ob00594a.

Abstract

A copper-free allylic arylation reaction between 3,3-disubstituted allylic halides and triazene-softened aryl Grignard reagents has been developed. This protocol presents a direct and efficient way to construct both α- or γ-isomers with high regioselectivity under environmentally benign conditions. Various functional groups can be tolerated in the reaction and the products are of high value for multiple synthetic applications. The α- and γ-isomers can be converted to the corresponding 3H-indole and indole derivatives in multigram scale respectively.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Allyl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Triazenes / chemistry*

Substances

  • Allyl Compounds
  • Indoles
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Triazenes
  • allyl bromide
  • allyl chloride