Practical Synthesis of Phenanthridinones by Palladium-Catalyzed One-Pot C-C and C-N Coupling Reaction: Extending the Substrate Scope to<i>o</i>-Chlorobenzamides
domino reaction proceeds through a sequential C–C and C–N bond-formation process in one pot. This protocol exhibits broad substratescope and affords a series of phenanthridinones in up to 93 % yield. Importantly, the protocol could also be applied for the less reactive o-chlorobenzamides. The approach constitutes the first example of the synthesis of phenanthridinones from this kind of substrate. Moreover
An efficient copper-catalyzed method for the synthesis of biologically important ebselen and related analogues containing a Se-N bond has been developed. This is the first report of a catalytic process of selenation and Se-N bond formation reaction. Copper-catalyzed reaction tolerates functional groups such as amides, hydroxyls, ethers, nitro, fluorides, and chlorides. The best results are obtained by using a combination of potassium carbonate as a base, Iodo- or bromo-arylamide substrates, selenium powder, and copper iodide catalyst.