Sequential MCR/Fisher indolization strategy for the construction of polycyclic carbazole derivatives

A direct synthesis method towards spirocyclic indazole derivatives via Rh(iii)-catalyzed C–H activation and spiroannulation

A rhodium(iii)-catalyzed [4 + 1] spiroannulation of N-aryl phthalazine-diones (pyridazine-diones) with diazo compounds to construct spirocyclic indazole derivatives with diverse structures is described.

Ru(II)-Catalyzed C-H Hydroxyalkylation and Mitsunobu Cyclization of N-Aryl Phthalazinones

Ruthenium(II)-catalyzed C(sp²)-H functionalization of N-aryl phthalazinones with a range of aldehydes and activated ketone is described. Initial formation of hydroxyalkylated phthalazinones and subsequent Mitsunobu cyclization provided facile access to biologically relevant indazolophthalazinones. The utility of this method is highlighted by synthetic transformations into a series of potentially bioactive scaffolds.

A practical and effective method for the N–N bond cleavage of N-amino-heterocycles

An innovative, robust, regioselective, metal- and oxidant-free method to cleave the N–N bond of N-amino heterocycles, promoted by 1,2-diaza-1,3-dienes is here presented. The process involves a Michael type addition/E1cb elimination sequence.

A highly effective and mild protocol for the production of 1-thioamidoalkyl-2-naphthols using 1,3-disulfonic acid imidazolium trifluoroacetate as a dual-functional catalyst

A solvent-free protocol for the production of 1-thioamidoalkyl-2-naphthols via a one-pot multi-component reaction of arylaldehydes with 2-naphthol and thioacetamide using the ionic liquid 1,3-disulfonic acid imidazolium trifluoroacetate ([Dsim][TFA]) is described. Furthermore, a plausible and attractive mechanism based on the dual functionality of the catalyst is proposed. Because of the dual functionality of [Dsim][TFA] (possessing acidic and basic sites), it is found to be generally highly effective, affording the products in high yields and short reaction times under mild conditions. We claim that this is one of the best protocols for the synthesis of 1-thioamidoalkyl-2-naphthols (in terms of yield, temperature, conditions, and/or the reaction time).