Dearomative [4 + 2] Annulation of Electron-Poor N-Heteroarenes with Azoalkenes for Access to Polycyclic Tetrahydro-1,2,4-triazines

Org Lett. 2023 May 19;25(19):3543-3547. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01174. Epub 2023 May 9.

Abstract

A direct dearomative [4 + 2] annulation of electron-poor N-heteroarenes with azoalkenes generated in situ from α-halogeno hydrazones was developed under mild conditions. Accordingly, a series of fused polycyclic tetrahydro-1,2,4-triazines with potential biological activity were obtained in up to 96% yield. Various α-halogeno hydrazones and N-heteroarenes, such as pyridines, quinolines, isoquinolines, phenanthridine, and benzothiazole, were tolerated by this reaction. The general applicability of this method was shown by upscale synthesis and product derivatization.