Development of a Synthetic Method for Multifunctionalized Pyrroles Using Isocyanide Dichloride as a Key Intermediate.

Multifunctionalized pyrrole derivatives were synthesized using a highly efficient method based on the Michael addition of carbanions generated in situ from isocyanide dichloride to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. The reactions proceeded smoothly to afford the pyrrole derivatives in good to high yields. A wide range of Michael acceptors, such as α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds and nitroolefin, were successfully applied to this reaction.