CuSO4-Catalyzed dual annulation to synthesize O, S or N-containing tetracyclic heteroacenes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Apr 9;56(29):4063-4066. doi: 10.1039/d0cc01172j.

Abstract

In this work, CuSO4 is utilized as a practical redox catalyst for tandem dual annulation in the synthesis of indole-fused tetracyclic heteroacenes, which are important skeletons in both medicinal chemistry and materials chemistry. The preparation of such skeletons in a convenient and efficient manner is in high demand. This method realizes the modular synthesis of benzofuro-, benzothieno-, and indoloindoles from abundant feedstocks such as 2-halobenzyl halides and nitrile derivatives in up to 99% yields, providing a rapid access to diverse indole-fused heteroacenes with biological or optoelectronic properties.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Copper Sulfate / chemistry*
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Nitrogen / chemistry
  • Oxygen / chemistry
  • Sulfur / chemistry

Substances

  • Indoles
  • Sulfur
  • indole
  • Copper Sulfate
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen