Abstract
A CuSO4-catalyzed tandem benzylic C-H insertion cyclization of toluene derivatives and isonitriles is described. The naturally abundant salt CuSO4 serves as a low-cost ligand-free redox catalyst. This reaction provides a practical modular synthesis of N-Aryl indoles from isonitriles.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 357-360 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 17 Jan 2020 |