Highly Efficient Synthesis of Oxindole Derivatives Via Catalytic Intramolecular C-H Insertion Reactions of Diazoamides

Abstract

Oxindole derivatives were efficiently synthesized from diazoamides derived from aniline derivatives in the presence of a Ru(II)-Pheox catalyst. Ru(II)-Pheox was found to be one of the most efficient catalysts so far for the synthesis of oxindole derivatives from the diazoamides in high yields (up to 99%) with high regioselectivity. Furthermore, the reaction was rapid and no substituent effects on the aromatic ring.