Synthesis of Multisubstituted Benzimidazolones via Copper-Catalyzed Oxidative Tandem C-H Aminations and Alkyl Deconstructive Carbofunctionalization.

ABSTRACT: Benzimidazolone constitutes the core structure of numerous pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, inhibitors, pigments, herbicides, and fine chemicals. Amination of hydrocarbons is an attractive tool for the creation of nitrogen-containing products. However, the multiple steps, harsh conditions, and low atom efficiencies often present in these reactions remain challenging. We present a multicomponent synthesis of functional benzimidazolones from arylamines, dialkylamines, and alcohols, acting via the sequence of copper-catalyzed oxidative tandem C-H aminations and alkyl deconstructive carbofunctionalization. The catalytic transformation forms multiple bonds in one single operation, uses readily available feedstocks and a naturally abundant Cu/O₂ catalyst system, has broad substrate sco

SUBMITTER: Liang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6496510 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature