Abstract
An electron-deficient CpE rhodium(III) complex bearing a cyclopentadienyl ligand with two ethyl ester substituents catalyzes the tandem [2+2+2] annulation–lactamization of acetanilides with two alkynoates via cleavage of adjacent two C−H bonds to give densely substituted benzo[cd]indolones. The reactions of meta-methoxy-substituted acetanilides with two alkynoates also provided benzo[cd]indolones via cleavage of adjacent C−H/C−O bonds. Furthermore, 3,5-dimethoxyacetanilides reacted with two alkynoates to give dearomatized spiro compounds.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2260-2264 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemistry - An Asian Journal |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Aug 19 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- alkynes
- anilides
- annulation
- benzo[cd]indolones
- rhodium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry