Dearomatization of Indoles via Azido Radical Addition and Dioxygen Trapping To Access 2-Azidoindolin-3-ols

Org Lett. 2019 Aug 16;21(16):6217-6220. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b02009. Epub 2019 Jul 30.

Abstract

Efficient copper-catalyzed aerobic oxidative dearomatization of indoles with trimethylsilyl azide (TMSN3) for the synthesis of 2-azidoindolin-3-ols has been developed. Molecular oxygen served as the oxygen-atom source in this transformation. The multicomponent reaction is appreciated by its high site- and diastereoselectivity, broad substrate scope, and mild conditions at room temperature.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't