Intramolecular Pd(II)-Catalyzed Oxidative Biaryl Synthesis Under Air: Reaction Development and Scope

Benoît Liégault, Doris Lee, Malcolm P. Huestis, David R. Stuart and Keith Fagnou
Center for Catalysis Research and Innovation, Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, 10 Marie Curie, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6J7, Canada
J. Org. Chem., 2008, 73 (13), pp 5022–5028
DOI: 10.1021/jo800596m
Publication Date (Web): June 11, 2008
Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society

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New reaction conditions for intramolecular palladium(II)-catalyzed oxidative carbon−carbon bond formation under air are described. The use of pivalic acid as the reaction solvent, instead of acetic acid, results in greater reproducibility, higher yields, and broader scope. This includes the use of electron-rich diarylamines as illustrated in the synthesis of three naturally occurring carbazole products: Murrayafoline A, Mukonine, and Clausenine. A variety of side products have also been isolated, casting light on competing reaction pathways and revealing new reactivity with palladium(II) catalysis.

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  • Published In Issue July 04, 2008
  • Article ASAPJune 11, 2008
  • Received: March 16, 2008

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