Rh- and Cu-Cocatalyzed Aerobic Oxidative Approach to Quinazolines via [4 + 2] C–H Annulation with Alkyl Azides

Mechanistic studies on the atmosphere and light tuned synthesis of cyclobuta/penta[b]indoles

The mechanism of the atmosphere and light tuned highly diastereoselective synthesis of cyclobuta/penta[b]indoles has been systematically investigated using kinetic and spectroscopic methods.

Rhodium(III)-Catalyzed Oxadiazole-Directed Alkenyl C-H Activation for Synthetic Access to 2-Acylamino and 2-Amino Pyridines

We report herein a Rh(III)-catalyzed alkenyl C-H activation protocol for the coupling of oxadiazoles with alkynes and synthesis of 2-acylamino and 2-amino pyridines, an important heterocyclic scaffold for various naturals products and synthetic pharmaceuticals bearing a readily reacting functional group. The selective protection/deprotection of amino groups through simple solvent switching, good functional group compatibility, superior product yield, and high regioselectivity are some of the notable synthetic features witnessed in this reaction protocol.

Base-mediated formal [3+2] cycloaddition of β,γ-alkenyl esters and p-TsN3 for the synthesis of pyrazoles

A novel 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU)-mediated formal cycloaddition of β,γ-alkenyl esters with p-tolylsulfonylazide (p-TsN₃) for the synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted pyrazoles has been developed. The reaction proceeded through diazotization of β,γ-alkenyl esters sequential with thermodynamic cyclization. p-Tolylsulfonylazide played a role as a source of two-nitrogen synthons. The reaction employs readily available starting materials, tolerates a wide range of functional groups, and proceeds under mild conditions.

α,β-Functionalization of saturated ketones with anthranils via Cu-catalyzed sequential dehydrogenation/aza-Michael addition/annulation cascade reactions in one-pot

An efficient method to access functionalized quinolines from the readily available saturated ketones and anthranils have been explored.

Rhodium-catalyzed malonation of 2-arylquinazolines with 2-diazomalonates: double C–H functionalization

Herein, rhodium-catalyzed malonation of 2-arylquinazolines with diazomalonates was described.

Benzodiazines: recent synthetic advances

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in synthetic strategies for benzodiazines, important scaffolds in medicinal chemistry.

Rhodium(iii)-catalyzed synthesis of indanones via C–H activation of phenacyl phosphoniums and coupling with olefins

Phosphonium ylide acts as an efficient directing group in the oxidative carbocyclization between arenes and activated olefins for indanone synthesis.

Rhodium/copper-cocatalyzed annulation of benzylamines with diazo compounds: access to fused isoquinolines

Benzylamines undergo C–H activation and aerobic coupling with diazo compounds, leading to the synthesis of fused isoquinolines. This occurs via a mild synergistic rhodium- and copper-catalyzed process.

Direct access to 2-amino-5-azidomethylfurans through palladium-catalyzed azidative cycloisomerization of homoallenyl amides

A room temperature Pd-catalyzed azidative cycloisomerization of homoallenyl amides using TMSN₃ as the azidation reagent and PhI(O₂CCF₃)₂ as the oxidant is described, producing various 2-amino-5-azidomethylfurans in moderate to excellent yields.

Ir(iii)-catalyzed synthesis of isoquinolines from benzimidates and α-diazocarbonyl compounds

We report herein a tandem Ir(iii)-catalyzed C–H activation and annulation reactions for the synthesis of isoquinolines. This novel method affords an alternative strategy for the construction of diverse and useful isoquinoline derivatives.