B2pin2-Mediated Cascade Cyclization/Aromatization Reaction: Facial Access to Functionalized Indolizines

Org Lett. 2022 Oct 14;24(40):7372-7377. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02905. Epub 2022 Sep 29.

Abstract

Herein, a B2pin2-mediated radical cascade cyclization/aromatization reaction of enaminone with pyridine is described. This strategy provides a practical way for the construction of valuable functionalized indolizines under metal-, external oxidant-, and base-free conditions, which could be compatible with various kinds of functional groups, such as halogen, π-system, heterocycle, ferrocenyl, etc. A preliminary mechanism investigation indicated that the pyridine-boryl radical formed in situ triggered the reaction to occur.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Halogens
  • Indolizines*
  • Oxidants
  • Pyridines

Substances

  • Halogens
  • Indolizines
  • Oxidants
  • Pyridines