Base-mediated ynone-isocyanide [3+2] cycloaddition: a general method to 2,3,4-tri-substituted 1- H-pyrroles and bis-pyrroles

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Jun 8;59(47):7263-7266. doi: 10.1039/d3cc01586f.

Abstract

A transition-metal-free and base-promoted one-pot synthesis of 2,3,4-trisubstituted 1-H-pyrroles has been developed. The reaction occurs through the [3+2] cycloaddition of differently functionalized ynones and isocyanides. The reaction's advantageous features are operational simplicity, atom economy, and functional group tolerance with broad substrate scope. In addition, 1,3-bis-pyrrole formation and gram-scale synthesis were also achieved. Furthermore, the synthetic utility of the products was also investigated via isocyanide insertion and pyrrole-triazole hybrid formation in good yield.

MeSH terms

  • Cyanides*
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Pyrroles*

Substances

  • Pyrroles
  • Cyanides