Ruthenium-catalyzed C-H/N-O bond functionalization: green isoquinolone syntheses in water

Org Lett. 2011 Dec 16;13(24):6548-51. doi: 10.1021/ol202861k. Epub 2011 Nov 11.

Abstract

Ruthenium-catalyzed isoquinolone syntheses with ample scope were accomplished through carboxylate assistance in environmentally benign water as a reaction medium. The high chemoselectivity of the ruthenium(II) carboxylate complex also set the stage for the direct use of free hydroxamic acids for annulations of alkynes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Benzamides / chemistry*
  • Carboxylic Acids / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Colorimetry
  • Isoquinolines / chemical synthesis*
  • Isoquinolines / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Benzamides
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Isoquinolines
  • Water
  • Ruthenium