A novel Pd-catalysed sequential carbonylation/cyclization approach toward bis-N-heterocycles: rationalization by electronic structure calculations

Rhodium-Catalyzed C(sp2)-H Alkoxycarbonylation/Acylation of Indolines with Anhydrides as a Carbonyl Source

We developed rhodium-catalyzed alkoxylcarbonylation/acylation of indolines using anhydrides as a safe and easy-to-handle carbonyl source. This catalytic process represents an additive- and CO-free carbonylation, establishing a simple and straightforward protocol for synthesizing C7-carbonylated indolines. Notably, this reaction provides a successful example of C–H acylation of indolines that results in the formation of α-branched ketones, which were difficult to prepare by previously reported analogous catalytic reactions.

An approach to new chiral bicyclic imines and amines via Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction

New chiral bicyclic imines, enamines and amines were prepared via Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons reaction of hexahydroquinoxalin-2(1H)-one-derived phosphonate, as the source of a phosphonate carbanion, and a wide range of structurally diverse carbonyl substrates. The simplicity of the synthetic protocol, high selectivity, and broad substrate scope are the main advantages of the presented methodology.

New chiral cyclic imines and enamines were prepared via HWE reaction, with selectivity dependent on the carbonyl substrate.