Synthesis of tri- and tetrasubstituted pyrazoles via Ru(II) catalysis: intramolecular aerobic oxidative C-N coupling

Org Lett. 2012 Oct 5;14(19):5030-3. doi: 10.1021/ol3022353. Epub 2012 Sep 18.

Abstract

An unprecedented ruthenium(II)-catalyzed intramolecular oxidative C-N coupling method has been developed for the facile synthesis of a variety of synthetically challenging tri- and tetrasubstituted pyrazoles. Dioxygen gas is employed as the oxidant in this transformation. The reaction demonstrates excellent reactivity, functional group tolerance, and high yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Kinetics
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidative Coupling*
  • Pyrazoles / chemistry*
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Pyrazoles
  • Ruthenium