Copper-Catalyzed Oxidative Cyclization of 2-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)aniline and
Alkylsilyl Peroxides: a Route to Pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines
Abstract
An efficient and convenient method was developed for the one-pot
construction of pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxalines via a Cu(II)-catalyzed
domino reaction between 2-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)anilines and alkylsilyl
peroxides. The synthetic protocol is characterized by a broad sub-strate
scope, O2 as oxidant, and commercially readily available catalysts. This
reaction proceeds through a C–C bond cleavage and new C–C and C–N
bond formation. A mechanistic study suggests that alkyl radical species
participate in the cascade reaction.