Synthesis 2012; 44(10): 1526-1534
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1290815
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Copper-Catalyzed Aerobic Methyl/Methylene Oxygenation and C–H Formylation with a DABCO–DMSO System for the Synthesis of Carbonyl Indoles and Pyrroles

Yi-Feng Wang
Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371 Singapore, Singapore , Fax: +65(6791)1961   eMail: shunsuke@ntu.edu.sg
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Feng-Lian Zhang
Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371 Singapore, Singapore , Fax: +65(6791)1961   eMail: shunsuke@ntu.edu.sg
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Shunsuke Chiba*
Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, 637371 Singapore, Singapore , Fax: +65(6791)1961   eMail: shunsuke@ntu.edu.sg
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Received: 17. Februar 2012

Accepted after revision: 09. März 2012

Publikationsdatum:
20. April 2012 (online)


Abstract

Copper-catalyzed aerobic methyl/methylene oxygenation of substituted indoles and pyrroles was developed using 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) as an additive in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Similar aerobic catalytic conditions could also be utilized for direct C–H formylation of C(3) on indoles and C(2) on pyrroles.

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