2-Oxindole Acts as a Synthon of 2-Aminobenzoyl Anion in the K2CO3-Catalyzed Reaction with Enones: Preparation of 1,4-Diketones Bearing an Amino Group and Their Further Transformations

J Org Chem. 2016 Jan 4;81(1):43-50. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.5b02054. Epub 2015 Dec 18.

Abstract

A convenient approach for the synthesis of 1,4-diketones bearing an amino group has been developed through the K2CO3-catalyzed reaction of 2-oxindoles with enones with the assistance of atmospheric O2 via sequential Michael addition-oxidation-ring-cleavage process. The further intramolecular reaction leads to the formation of benzoazepinone, quinoline, and 3-oxindole derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't