Synthesis of N-acyl carbazoles, phenoxazines and acridines from cyclic diaryliodonium salts

Abstract
N-Acyl carbazoles can be efficiently produced through a single-step process using amides and cyclic diaryliodonium triflates. This convenient reaction is facilitated by copper iodide in p-xylene, using the commonly found activating ligand diglyme. We have tested this method with a wide range of amides and iodonium triflates, proving its versatility with numerous substrates. Beyond carbazoles, we also produced a variety of other N-heterocycles, such as acridines, phenoxazines, or phenazines, showcasing the robustness of our technique. In a broader sense, this new method creates two C–N bonds simultaneously based on a mono-halogenated starting material, thus allowing heterocycle formation with diminished halogen waste.

Beilstein J. Org. Chem. 2024, 20, 12–16. doi:10.3762/bjoc.20.2

Source: Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry - January 4, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry - Syndicated Feeds Tags: carbazoles heteroaromatics iodanes metal-catalyzed one-pot reaction Letter Source Type: research