The Pyridotriazole Works as a Traceless Directing Group: A C-H Activation/Annulation Cascade Reaction with Iodonium Ylides

Org Lett. 2023 Jun 9;25(22):4022-4027. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01102. Epub 2023 May 26.

Abstract

A novel Rh-catalyzed cascade reaction of pyridotriazoles with iodonium ylides is reported. This one-pot procedure involves a triazole-directed ortho-position C-H carbene insertion, followed by intramolecular denitrogenation annulation. It was noteworthy that this reaction provided straightforward access to 1H-isochromene frameworks with excellent yields (up to 94% yield).

MeSH terms

  • Triazoles*

Substances

  • Triazoles