Abstract
The reaction of 2-naphthols with aziridines in the presence of AgOTf resulting in a dehydrative, formal [3+2] annulation is reported. The reaction allows the synthesis of functionalized benzoindolines, and tolerates a broad range of functional groups. A preliminary study on the mechanism of this reaction indicates an SN1-type ring-opening of aziridines. This method is demonstrated for the one-pot synthesis of benzoindoles.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8219-8222 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Chemical Communications |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 58 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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