Silver catalyzed acylation of pyridine-N-oxides by α-oxocarboxylic acid is demonstrated. This decarboxylative acylation using a metal catalyst takes place at 50 °C via a radical process.
Ruthenium-catalyzed simple, cascade and one-pot synthesis of cinnoline-fused diones has been carried out by the C-H activation of phthalazinones/pyridazinones accomplished by the unusual deoxygenation of propargyl alcohols. The bond selectivity is accredited to the traceless directing nature of the hydroxyl group of propargyl alcohol. A sequential C-H activation, insertion and deoxy-oxidative annulation has been proposed based on the preliminary mechanistic study.
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