Synthesis of Carbolines via Palladium/Carboxylic Acid Joint Catalysis
2018
The combination of a Pd(0) complex with benzoic acid converts propargylic tryptamines to the corresponding tetrahydro-β-carbolines. The method uses unprotected indoles and affords the desired products with ample functional group tolerance. Detailed modeling studies reveal a close synergy between the organic and metal catalysts, which enables sequential alkyne isomerization, indole C–H activation, and eventual C–C reductive elimination to afford the target heterocycles.
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