Domino Aryne Annulation via a Nucleophilic-Ene Process

J Am Chem Soc. 2018 Mar 14;140(10):3555-3559. doi: 10.1021/jacs.8b01005. Epub 2018 Feb 12.

Abstract

1,2-Benzdiyne equivalents possess the unique property that they can react with two arynophiles through iteratively generated 1,2- and 2,3-aryne intermediates. Upon rational modification on the second leaving group of these aryne precursors, a domino aryne annulation approach was developed through a nucleophilic-ene reaction sequence. Various benzo-fused N-heterocyclic frameworks were achievable under transition metal-free conditions with a broad substrate scope.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't