Merging gold and organocatalysis: a facile asymmetric synthesis of annulated pyrroles.

ABSTRACT: The combination of cinchona-alkaloid-derived primary amine and Au(I) -phosphine catalysts allowed the selective C-H functionalization of two adjacent carbon atoms of pyrroles under mild reaction conditions. This sequential dual activation provides seven-membered-ring-annulated pyrrole derivatives in excellent yields and enantioselectivities.

SUBMITTER: Hack D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4238261 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature