Pd(II)-Catalyzed ortho-C-H Olefination/Dearomatization of N-Aryl Ureas: An Approach to Imine Derivatives

Org Lett. 2016 Mar 18;18(6):1426-9. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b00363. Epub 2016 Mar 2.

Abstract

An unprecedented approach for the synthesis of imine derivatives was achieved via a Pd(II)-catalyzed dearomatization reaction of N-aryl ureas with internal alkynes. The corresponding spirocyclic imine derivatives were obtained with 20 examples in good to excellent yields. Mechanistic investigation indicated that an interesting 1,3-palladium migration process led to the α-regioselective dearomatization when 2-naphthyl ureas were used as the substrates. Fused ring products could also be obtained to further prove this migration process.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't