Zhuangzhi Shi, Dennis C Koester, Mélissa Boultadakis-Arapinis
Aug 9, 2013
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Journal of the American Chemical Society
Abstract
Multisubstituted isoquinoline and pyridine N-oxides have been prepared by Rh(III)-catalyzed cyclization of oximes and diazo compounds via aryl and vinylic C-H activation. This intermolecular annulation involving tandem C-H activation, cyclization, and condensation steps proceeds under mild conditions, obviates the need for oxidants, releases N2 and H2O as the byproducts, and displays a broad substituent scope.