Cobalt(II)-Catalyzed Oxidative C-H Arylation of Indoles and Boronic Acids

Org Lett. 2017 Feb 3;19(3):596-599. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b03746. Epub 2017 Jan 17.

Abstract

Co(II)-catalyzed C-H C2 selective arylation of indoles with boronic acids through monodentate chelation assistance has been achieved for the first time. The unique features of this methodology include mild reaction conditions, highly C2 regioselectivity, and employment of a Grignard reagent-free catalytic system. A wide range of substrates, including unreactive arenes, are well tolerated, which enables the construction of the coupling products efficiently. This new strategy provides an alternative and versatile approach to construct biaryls using inexpensive cobalt catalyst.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't