Direct C-H Cyanoalkylation of Quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones via Radical C-C Bond Cleavage

Org Lett. 2018 Feb 16;20(4):1034-1037. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b03984. Epub 2018 Jan 24.

Abstract

An efficient synthesis of cyanoalkylated heteroarenes via iron-catalyzed direct C-H cyanoalkylation of heteroarenes has been developed. Structurally diverse cyanoalkyl motifs generated through C-C bond cleavage of cyclobutanone oxime esters have been introduced into quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones, flavone, benzothiazoles, and caffeine in good to excellent yields. Remarkably, less-strained cyclopentanone and unstrained cyclohexanone oxime esters were also amenable substrates in this cyanoalkylation reaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't