Abstract
A Rh(II)-catalyzed furyl carbene N-H insertion reaction involving an N-sp2-hybridized imine is described, which represents an atom-economical route by which to access diarylmethylamine derivatives with high efficiency and broad substrate scope. An unusual reaction mechanism is proposed, in which the rhodium catalyst plays a dual role in facilitating enynone cyclization via activation and enhancement of the nucleophilicity of the NH imine.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 16424-16435 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
| Volume | 87 |
| Issue number | 24 |
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| State | Published - 16 Dec 2022 |