Mild Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydroisoquinolin-1(2 H)-ones via Rh(III)-Catalyzed Tandem C-H-Allylation/N-Alkylation Annulation with 2-Methylidenetrimethylene Carbonate

J Org Chem. 2021 Dec 3;86(23):17063-17070. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c02179. Epub 2021 Nov 19.

Abstract

A tandem rhodium(III)-catalyzed system was established to access 3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-1(2H)-one by coupling of N-methoxy-3-methylbenzamide with 2-methylidenetrimethylene carbonate. This one-pot synthesis protocol processed smoothly under mild reaction conditions. Moreover, a total of 28 examples, broad substrate scope, and high functional-group compatibility were observed. Preliminary mechanism studies were also conducted and demonstrated that the rhodium(III) catalyst played a vital role in the C-H-allylation and N-alkylation cyclization process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Carbonates
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Rhodium*

Substances

  • Carbonates
  • Rhodium