Manganese-Mediated Electrochemical Dearomatization of Indoles To Access 2-Azido Spirocyclic Indolines

J Org Chem. 2022 Dec 2;87(23):16106-16110. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02017. Epub 2022 Nov 16.

Abstract

An efficient and environmentally friendly electrochemical protocol for dearomatization of indoles was developed, delivering a series of azido-containing spirocyclic indolines with good functional group tolerance. This dearomatization process is proposed to result from the oxidation of MnII-N3 species, supported by cyclic voltammetry experiments. Moreover, synthetic transformations can provide an alternative approach to a range of functionalized indolines.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Indoles*
  • Manganese*
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • indoline
  • Manganese
  • Indoles