Direct site-selective arylation of enamides via a decarboxylative cross-coupling reaction

Org Lett. 2013 Feb 15;15(4):816-9. doi: 10.1021/ol303497q. Epub 2013 Jan 31.

Abstract

An efficient Pd-catalyzed decarboxylative cross-coupling reaction of simple enamides was achieved. Depending on the choice of the nitrogen-protecting group, a site-selective synthesis of mono- or diarylated framework(s) was performed under mild conditions. This unprecedented reactivity could be applied to the synthesis of a range of 2- or 2,4-diarylated nitrogen-containing bioactive derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amides / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nitrogen Compounds / chemistry*
  • Palladium / chemistry

Substances

  • Amides
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Palladium