Feng Sha, Hui Shen, Xin‐Yan Wu
May 1, 2013
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European Journal of Organic Chemistry
Abstract
A facile synthetic method for the preparation of di- and trisubstituted pyridines with high regioselectivity through an intramolecular pericyclization strategy is disclosed. The multicomponent reaction of isocyanides, arynes, and 3-bromopropyne affords disubstituted pyridines in good yields. In contrast, the use of 3-acetoxypropyne results in the formation of trisubstituted pyridines through intramolecular pericyclization of an in situ formed azatriene. In this way, desirable pyridines can be constructed in a one-pot manner.