Simone M Gillbard, C. Chung, S. N. Karad
Oct 16, 2018
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Abstract
The synthesis of multisubstituted pyrroles by the nickel-catalyzed reaction of N-tosyl alkynamides with arylboronic acids is reported. These reactions are triggered by alkyne arylnickelation, followed by cyclization of the resulting alkenylnickel species onto the amide. The reversible E/Z isomerization of the alkenylnickel species is critical for cyclization. This method was applied to the synthesis of pyrroles that are precursors to BODIPY derivatives and a biologically active compound.