Copper-catalyzed domino addition/double cyclization: an approach to polycyclic benzimidazole derivatives

J Org Chem. 2014 Feb 21;79(4):1749-57. doi: 10.1021/jo402742k. Epub 2014 Feb 10.

Abstract

An efficient and versatile method for the assembly of novel polycyclic benzimidazole derivatives has been developed by Cu-catalyzed domino addition/double cyclization reactions. A wide variety of polycyclic benzimidazole derivatives, which might be used as synthetic medicines and functional materials, were successfully assembled from bis-(o-haloaryl)carbodiimides. Unexpected N-methylated benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]indoles can also be selectively assembled. Multibonds and polycyclic moieties were conveniently formed in one pot during these domino processes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzimidazoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzimidazoles / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Cyclization
  • Indoles / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Polycyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Polycyclic Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Benzimidazoles
  • Indoles
  • Polycyclic Compounds
  • Copper
  • benzimidazole