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Visible-Light Photocatalytic Ugi/Aza-Wittig Cascade towards 2-Aminomethyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole Derivatives

  • Camilla Russo
  • , Rolando Cannalire
  • , Paolo Luciano
  • , Francesca Brunelli
  • , Gian Cesare Tron
  • , Mariateresa Giustiniano

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Abstract

A new visible-light photocatalytic multicomponent reaction (MCR) involving N-alkyl-N-methylanilines, N-isocyanoiminotriphenylphosphorane, and carboxylic acids leading to 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives is reported. The developed mild reaction conditions enable a broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance, as further highlighted in the late-stage functionalization of amino acids and drugs. Additionally, a two-step one-pot protocol for the synthesis of non-symmetrical diacylhydrazines is also reported.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4419-4427
Number of pages9
JournalSynthesis
Volume53
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Aug 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 1,3,4-oxadiazoles
  • Ugi reaction
  • aza-Wittig reaction
  • isocyanide chemistry
  • multicomponent reactions
  • photoredox catalysis

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