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. 2019 Nov 22;25(65):14780-14784.
doi: 10.1002/chem.201903916. Epub 2019 Oct 23.

Synthesis of N-Alkyl and N-H-Carbazoles through SN Ar-Based Aminations of Dibenzothiophene Dioxides

Atsushi Kaga  1 , Keisuke Nogi  1 , Hideki Yorimitsu  1
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Synthesis of N-Alkyl and N-H-Carbazoles through SN Ar-Based Aminations of Dibenzothiophene Dioxides

Atsushi Kaga et al. Chemistry. .

Abstract

Alkyl amines have become available for the synthesis of diverse N-alkyl carbazoles through twofold SN Ar aminations of dibenzothiophene dioxides by using alkali metal bases. Of particular importance is the choice of counter cations on alkali metal bases, that is, i) the use of Li base for the efficient intermolecular reaction and ii) the sequential addition of heavier alkali metal bases (Na, K, or Cs) to promote intramolecular cyclization in a one-pot manner. This protocol also enables the cascade synthesis of N-H-carbazoles by using 2-phenylethylamine by removal of the 2-phenethyl group from N-(2-phenethyl) carbazoles in a single operation.

Keywords: alkali metals; amination; carbazoles; dibenzothiophene dioxides; nucleophilic aromatic substitution.

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