tBuOK-Promoted Cyclization of Imines with Aryl Halides

Ya Wei Li, Hong Xing Zheng, Bo Yang, Xiang Huan Shan, Jian Ping Qu, Yan Biao Kang

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Abstract

A transition-metal-free indole synthesis using radical coupling of 2-halotoluenes and imines via the later-stage C-N bond construction was reported for the first time. It includes an aminyl radical generation by C-H cleaving addition of 2-halotoluenes to imines via the carbanion radical relay and an intramolecular coupling of aryl halides with aminyl radicals. One standard condition can be used for all halides including F, Cl, Br, and I. No extra oxidant or transition metal is required.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4553-4556
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume22
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Jun 2020

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