A new and convenient method for the synthesis of indolo[1,2-f]phenanthridines via palladium-catalyzed domino C–N coupling/hydroamination/C–H arylation reactions was developed. The reactions allow for the synthesis of various phenanthridines in good yields from easily accessible starting materials using a single palladium catalyst.
![Graphical abstract: Synthesis of indolo[1,2-f]phenanthridines by Pd-catalyzed domino C–N coupling/hydroamination/C–H arylation reactions](http://hg.y866.cn/compound/lib/scimg/usr/1/C5OB00013K.jpg)
