Formation and reactions of azepino[4,5-b]indoles: an unprecedented ozone reaction in the formation of novel benzo[c]naphthyridinones

Org Biomol Chem. 2010 Aug 7;8(15):3563-70. doi: 10.1039/c003742g. Epub 2010 Jun 8.

Abstract

Herein we report the formation and interesting reactivity of several azepino[4,5-b]indole heterocycles. Initially, a key intramolecular Heck reaction is used to efficiently create the azepino[4,5-b]indole seven membered ring containing an exocyclic double bond. Treatment of the olefin with ozone results in an unprecedented secondary reaction of the Criegee intermediate, through intramolecular olefin trapping, to afford a benzo[c]naphthyridione containing a bridging cyclic peroxide.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry
  • Azepines / chemical synthesis*
  • Azepines / chemistry*
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Naphthyridines / chemistry*
  • Ozone / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Azepines
  • Indoles
  • Naphthyridines
  • azepino(4,5-b)indolone
  • Ozone