Palladium-Catalyzed Coupling of Alkynes with Unactivated Alkenes in Ionic Liquids: A Regio- and Stereoselective Synthesis of Functionalized 1,6-Dienes and Their Analogues

A palladium-catalyzed regio- and stereoselective intermolecular tandem reaction of alkynes and unactivated 1,6-enols in ionic liquids is described, providing a practical, efficient, and versatile method for the synthesis of functionalized 1,6-dienes in moderate to good yields. The present reaction has high functional-group tolerance and gives products on a gram scale. Mechanistic studies indicate that the reaction might proceed via a chain-walking mechanism

Palladium-Catalyzed Tandem Annulation: A Strategy To Construct 2,3-Difunctionalized Benzofuran Derivatives in Ionic Liquids

An efficient and ecofriendly method for the construction of 2,3-difunctionalized benzofuran derivatives in moderate to good yields from readily available 2-alkynylphenols has been developed. This tandem annulation process, featuring one pot, three steps, good functional group tolerance, and high atom economy, makes this transformation efficient and practical. Moreover, this protocol is scalable, illustrating its potential applications in synthetic and pharmaceutical chemistry

Assembly of 3‑Sulfenylbenzofurans and 3‑Sulfenylindoles by Palladium-Catalyzed Cascade Annulation/Arylthiolation Reaction

A novel and efficient palladium-catalyzed cascade annulation/arylthiolation reaction has been developed to afford functionalized 3-sulfenylbenzofuran and 3-sulfenylindole derivatives in moderate to good yields from readily available 2-alkynylphenols and 2-alkynylamines in ionic liquids. This protocol provides a valuable synthetic tool for the assembly of a wide range of 3-sulfenylbenzofuran and 3-sulfenylindole derivatives with high atom- and step-economy and exceptional functional group tolerance. Moreover, the employment of ionic liquids under mild reaction conditions makes this transformation green and practical. Furthermore, this approach enriched current C–S bond formation chemistry, making a valuable and practical method in synthetic and medicinal chemistry

Direct Assembly of 4‑Substituted Quinolines with Vinyl Azides as a Dual Synthon via CC and C–N Bond Cleavage

An unprecedented Zn-promoted selective cleavage of vinyl azides for the synthesis of 4-substituted quinolines is developed. In this conversion, vinyl azides function as a dual synthon via CC and C–N bond cleavage with two CC bonds and one CN bond formation in a one-step manner. The reaction is appreciated for its readily accessible substrates, high step economy, mild conditions, and use of air as the sole oxidant