Abstract
The oxidative functionalization of the benzylic C-H bonds in tetrahydroisoquinolines and tetrahydro-β-carboline derivatives was investigated. C-C bond forming reactions proceeded with a range of nucleophiles (nitroalkane, enol silyl ether, indole, allylstannane, and tetrabutylammonium cyanide) under metal-free conditions and an oxygen atmosphere. Acetic acid caused a significant acceleration effect.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4194-4197 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Aug 15 |