Copper-catalyzed oxidative multicomponent reaction: synthesis of imidazo fused heterocycles with molecular oxygen

Org Biomol Chem. 2018 Oct 10;16(39):7143-7151. doi: 10.1039/c8ob01532e.

Abstract

An oxidative cascade that involves multicomponent reaction comprising a terminal alkyne, 2-amino N-heterocycle, benzyl or allylic bromide with molecular oxygen, delivering densely functionalized imidazo fused heterocycles, is described. This reaction features a cheap catalyst, a green oxidant, and readily available starting materials, which make the overall synthesis applicable in the quick access to relevant pharmaceutical molecules with imidazole derived heterocycles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't