Tosylazide as N1-Synthon: Iron-Catalyzed Nitrogenative Dimerization of Indoles to p-Bisindolopyrazine Derivatives

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Abstract

We present a straightforward one-step process to access a range of novel p-diindolepyrazines via an unprecedented [n-Bu4N][Fe(CO)3(NO)] (TBA[Fe])-catalyzed intermolecular nitrogenative dimerization of various indole derivatives. Remarkably, tosylazide functions as a N1-synthon forming the central pyrazine unit that joins the two indole subunits. The catalytic transformation shows a good substrate scope, and the obtained products show interesting electronic properties.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1046-1050
Number of pages5
JournalOrganic letters
Volume26
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 9 Feb 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

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PubMed 38294841
ORCID /0000-0001-8423-6173/work/160479919