Issue 24, 2021

Direct functionalization of quinoxalin-2(1H)-one with alkanes: C(sp2)–H/C(sp3)–H cross coupling in transition metal-free mode

Abstract

Considering the significance of pharmaceutically important heterocycles, efficient and highly versatile protocols for the functionalization of diverse heterocycles with easily accessible feedstock are crucial. Here, we have reported selective alkylation of quinoxalin-2(1H)-one with a broad class of hydrocarbons having different C(sp3)–H bonds with varying bond strengths using di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP) as an alkoxyl radical mediator for hydrogen atom transfer (HAT). This dehydrogenative coupling approach utilizes feedstock chemicals such as cycloalkanes, cyclic ethers and alkyl arenes as coupling partners. This protocol exhibits good functional group compatibility and selectivity regarding both heterocycles and unactivated alkanes. Moreover, this methodology allows functionalization of relatively strong C–H bonds of adamantane and exclusive selectivity towards 3° C(sp3)–H bonds is observed. We also illustrate the applicability of this C(sp2)–H/C(sp3)–H cross-coupling for practical access to bioactive pharmaceuticals.

Graphical abstract: Direct functionalization of quinoxalin-2(1H)-one with alkanes: C(sp2)–H/C(sp3)–H cross coupling in transition metal-free mode

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
06 Apr 2021
Accepted
19 May 2021
First published
19 May 2021

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2021,19, 5383-5394

Direct functionalization of quinoxalin-2(1H)-one with alkanes: C(sp2)–H/C(sp3)–H cross coupling in transition metal-free mode

S. Singh, N. Dagar and S. Raha Roy, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2021, 19, 5383 DOI: 10.1039/D1OB00665G

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