Abstract
A novel 3-component reaction of pyridine N-oxides, acyl chlorides and cyclic ethers is described. Treatment of an electron defi-cient pyridine N-oxide with an acyl chloride in the presence of a cyclic ether at 25–50 °C leads to a substituted pyridine as a single regioisomer in up to 58% isolated yield. Isotopic labelling experiments and substrate scope support the reaction proceeding through a carbene intermediate.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Organic Letters |
Early online date | 16 Jun 2017 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 16 Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- acyl chloride
- pyridine N-oxides
- cyclic ethers