CNT-CuO catalyzed C–N bond formation for N-arylation of 2-phenylindoles

Publication date: Available online 4 October 2019Source: Journal of Organometallic ChemistryAuthor(s): Jeongah Lim, Ji Dang Kim, Hyun Chul Choi, Sunwoo LeeAbstractCarbon nanotube–copper oxide (CNT–CuO) nanocomposites were prepared by depositing CuO nanoparticles onto functionalized CNT surfaces. The structure and elemental content of CNT–CuO were characterized using transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Auger electron spectroscopy. The prepared CNT-CuO was subsequently employed as a catalyst for the coupling reaction of 2-phenylindole with aryl iodides to provide the desired N-aryl 2-phenylindoles in good yields.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Organometallic Chemistry - Category: Chemistry Source Type: research