Insertion of arynes into N-halo bonds: a direct approach to o-haloaminoarenes

Org Lett. 2013 Jul 5;15(13):3444-7. doi: 10.1021/ol401518c. Epub 2013 Jun 24.

Abstract

A new approach to access o-haloaminoarenes has been achieved by insertion of arynes into a nitrogen-halide bond (N-X). This transition-metal-free transformation displays a broad substrate scope of arynes, good compatibility with functional groups, and high regioselectivity. Representative transformations of the o-haloaminoarenes are described to highlight their utility for rapid access to diversely functionalized aminoarene derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't