Native Amino Group Directed Meta-Selective C-H Arylation of Primary Amines Via Pd/Norbornene Catalysis

Org Lett. 2024 Mar 29;26(12):2495-2499. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.4c00721. Epub 2024 Mar 20.

Abstract

The selective functionalization of remote C-H bonds in free primary amines holds significant promise for the late-stage diversification of pharmaceuticals. However, to date, the direct functionalization of the meta position of amine substrates lacking additional directing groups remains underexplored. In this Letter, we present a successful meta-C-H arylation of free primary amine derivatives using aryl iodides, resulting in synthetically valuable yields. This meta-selective C-H functionalization is achieved through a sequence involving native amino-directed Pd-catalyzed seven-membered cyclometalation, followed by the utilization of a norbornene-type transient mediator.

MeSH terms

  • Amines* / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Molecular Structure
  • Norbornanes / chemistry
  • Palladium* / chemistry

Substances

  • Amines
  • Palladium
  • 2-norbornene
  • Norbornanes