Efficient synthesis of C-N-coupled heterobiaryls by sequential N-H functionalization reactions

Abstract

C-N-coupled heterobiaryls were synthesized by sequential N-H functionalization reactions: stereoselective rhodium-catalyzed N-H insertion, followed by regioselective palladium-catalyzed C-H amination. Because of the good substrate scope and excellent selectivity, the developed method presents a novel approach for the synthesis of heterobiaryls, which are potent antibiotics.