Iron-Catalyzed Friedel-Crafts-type 3,5-Diacylation of Indoles.
Xiaoting GuMaoyi DaiXirui QingYifeng LiuZhuan ZhangZongwu WeiTaoyuan LiangPublished in: The Journal of organic chemistry (2024)
The exploration of remote functionalization of indoles is impeded by the inherently dominant reactivity intrinsic to the pyrrole moiety. Herein, we delineate a novel strategy facilitated by Lewis acid mediation, enabling the remote C-H functionalization, which culminates in the synthesis of an array of selectively functionalized indole derivatives, encompassing 3-trifluoroacetyl and 5-benzoyl motifs, utilizing trifluoroacetic anhydride and various acyl chlorides. Notably, the protocol exhibits versatility, as epitomized by the extension of C5-acylation to alkylation and sulfonation reactions. This methodology is distinguished by its exemplary regio- and chemo-selectivity, extensive substrate scope, commendable tolerance to a diverse array of functional groups, and the employment of comparatively mild reaction conditions.
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