Copper-Catalyzed Three-Component Coupling Reaction of Azoles, Se Powder, and Aryl Iodides

J Org Chem. 2017 Jan 6;82(1):250-255. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b02388. Epub 2016 Dec 14.

Abstract

A copper-catalyzed three-component coupling reaction of azoles, Se powder, and aryl iodide is described for the first time. This transformation provides a straightforward and facile pathway to synthesis 2-arylselanyl-azoles via a copper-catalyzed double C-Se bonds formation process. This reaction is attractive and practical since the cheap copper catalyst is employed and it does not require ligands, proceeds in generally good yields, and has a broad range of functional groups tolerance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't