Using weak interactions to control C–H mono-nitration of indolines?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2017-09-18 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC06267B

Abstract

An unprecedented C–H mononitration of indolines either at the –C5 or –C7 positions under mild condition is reported here. The roles of multiple weak interactions and factors such as steric factors, electronic effects, cation–π interactions, and solvent polarity were established, and we achieved a 100% regioselective electrophilic aromatic (EArS) nitration using Cu(NO3)2 or AgNO3.

Graphical abstract: Using weak interactions to control C–H mono-nitration of indolines
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