CuSO4-Catalyzed Tandem C(sp3)-H Insertion Cyclization of Toluenes with Isonitriles to Form Indoles

Xiang Huan Shan, Mei Mei Wang, Lin Tie, Jian Ping Qu, Yan Biao Kang

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)357-360
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Jan 2020

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