Ambient Temperature Dehydrogenative C(Ar)-H Carbonylative Lactamization of 2-Arylanilines Using DMF as C1-Source

Yong Ze Chen, Ting Hui Ding, Qiang Qiang Li, Jian Ping Qu, Yan Biao Kang

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Abstract

The direct dehydrogenative C-H cleaving carbonylative lactamization of 2-arylanilines promoted by visible light and potassium bases is reported. Solvent DMF acts as the sole carbonyl source in the absence of an oxidant. The irreversible release of hydrogen gas drags this reaction to the stable phenanthridinone products. This work provides a direct conversion of a broad range of 2-arylanilines to various phenanthridinones. This method could be applied in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and organic optoelectronic materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2611-2615
Number of pages5
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume25
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Apr 2023

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