Dearomatization of Indoles via Palladium-Catalyzed Allylic C-H Activation

Org Lett. 2016 Jan 4;18(1):28-31. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b03053. Epub 2015 Dec 16.

Abstract

The first Pd-catalyzed allylic dearomatization of substituted indoles triggered by C-H bond activation is reported. The presence of a catalytic amount of 2,5-DMBQ is proven to be a key factor for the high yield. This one-pot tandem allylic C-H activation/dearomatization sequence provides a straightforward access to 3,3-disubstituted indolines.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't