Efficient Synthesis of Highly Functionalized Indazoles and 2,3-Dihydro-1,2-benzisoxazoles by Reaction of Stable Fischer Dienyl Carbenes and Isocyanides
A range of stable chromium and tungsten Fischer dienyl carbenes have been prepared by [3+2] cycloaddition of alkenylethynyl carbenecomplexes with nitrones or diazoalkanes. Treatment of these systems with isocyanides gives entry to highly functionalized 2,3-dihydro-1,2-benzisoxazoles and indazoles in a completely regioselective fashion, under mild conditions, and with high yields. This methodology