Transition-Metal-Free Alkylation and Acylation of Benzoxazinones with 1,4-Dihydropyridines

J Org Chem. 2021 Sep 3;86(17):12247-12256. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01558. Epub 2021 Aug 18.

Abstract

The direct functionalization of N-heterocycles is a vital transformation for the development of pharmaceuticals, functional materials, and other chemical entities. Herein, the transition-metal-free alkylation and acylation of C(sp2)-H bonds in biologically relevant 2-benzoxazinones with 1,4-dihydropyridines as readily accessible radical surrogates is described. Excellent functional group compatibility and a broad substrate scope were attained. Gram-scale reaction and transformations of the synthesized adducts via Suzuki coupling with heteroaryl boronic acids demonstrated the synthetic potential of the developed protocol.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acylation
  • Alkylation
  • Benzoxazines
  • Dihydropyridines*
  • Transition Elements*

Substances

  • Benzoxazines
  • Dihydropyridines
  • Transition Elements