Copper catalyzed synthesis of fused benzimidazolopyrazine derivatives via tandem benzimidazole formation/annulation of δ-alkynyl aldehyde?

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date: 2013-08-14 DOI: 10.1039/C3OB41044G

Abstract

A novel route to synthesize the biologically active benzimidazolopyrazine core is outlined. The reaction proceeds via tandem benzimidazole formation/annulations of indole, pyrrole and aliphatic δ-alkynyl aldehydes in the presence of copper salts and green solvents with moderate to good yields.

Graphical abstract: Copper catalyzed synthesis of fused benzimidazolopyrazine derivatives via tandem benzimidazole formation/annulation of δ-alkynyl aldehyde
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