A simple route for the synthesis of imidazole derivatives via copper-catalyzed [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction is described. This strategy has achieved high regioselectivity and used oxygen as an oxidant without the addition of expensive catalysts to provide moderate to good yields.
We have successfully developed the I2-catalysed synthesis of substituted imidazole derivatives from amidines and ketones in good to excellent yields and 100% regioselectivity.
An efficient and facile approach to synthesize imidazoles from amidines and arylketone via oxidative coupling of sp(3) C-H bond and N-H bond is reported. This strategy exhibits high performance in terms of regioselectivity with moderate to high yields by using easily available materials, and provides an alternative method to synthesize multi-substituted imidazole skeletons. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Iron(III)-Catalyzed Synthesis of 1,2,4-Trisubstituted Imidazoles through the Reactions of Amidines and Aldehydes in Air
AbstractA novel and efficient iron(III)‐catalyzed synthesis of 1,2,4‐trisubstituted imidazoles through the reactions of amidines and aldehydes in air has been developed. Five hydrogen dissociations involving CH and NH bond activation are realized under mild conditions in this approach. The procedure is sustainable, simple and environmentally friendly.magnified image
Acid-catalyzed synthesis of imidazole derivatives via N-phenylbenzimidamides and sulfoxonium ylides cyclization
A straightforward method to synthesize imidazole derivatives from amidines and sulfoxonium ylides catalyzed by acids is reported in this study. Specifically, catalyzed by trifluoroacetic acid in DCE solvents can improve synthesis efficiency under metal-free conditions. A series of imidazole scaffolds were produced in good to excellent yields.