Abstract
Aminopyridines are key building blocks for the synthesis of bioactive N-heterocyclic compounds such as azaindoles and imidazopyridines. However, the functionalization of aminopyridines is challenging, due to their electronic properties and coordination with metals. Herein we describe a reactivity study of aminopyridines under palladium-catalyzed reaction conditions. Several aminopyridines underwent a one-pot Pd-catalyzed C–N cross coupling reaction/C–H functionalization sequence affording azaindoles. The role of additives, ligands, and bases was investigated. This work consists of a platform for future studies on aminopyridines involving metal-catalyzed reactions and represents the first report on the direct conversion of non-halogenated aminopyridines into azaindoles via Pd-catalyzed C–H functionalization reactions.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 152303 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 37 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Sept 2020 |
Keywords
- Aminopyridines
- Azaindoles
- Cross-coupling
- C–H functionalization
- Pd catalysis