Rhodium(iii)-catalyzed directed C–H benzylation and allylation of indoles with organosilicon reagents†
Ming-Zhu Lu,Cheng-Qiang Wang,Sheng-Jin Song
Organic Chemistry Frontiers Pub Date : 11/29/2016 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C6QO00589F
Abstract

Rhodium(III)-catalyzed C2-benzylation and allylation of indoles with organosilicon reagents via chelation-assisted C–H activation has been developed. This protocol demonstrates a board substrate scope, tolerates a broad range of synthetically useful functional groups, and enables a straightforward route to C2-benzyl- and allylindole derivatives.

Graphical abstract: Rhodium(iii)-catalyzed directed C–H benzylation and allylation of indoles with organosilicon reagents