Synthesis of dihydroquinolinones via iridium-catalyzed cascade C–H amidation and intramolecular aza-Michael addition?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2019-01-18 DOI: 10.1039/C8CC09751H

Abstract

An iridium-catalyzed annulation of chalcones with sulfonyl azides via cascade C–H amidation and intramolecular aza-Michael addition was developed, affording a variety of 2-aryl-2,3-dihydro-4-quinolones in moderate to good yields. This reaction features easy operation, readily available starting materials, and the cascade formation of two C–N bonds in one pot.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of dihydroquinolinones via iridium-catalyzed cascade C–H amidation and intramolecular aza-Michael addition
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