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Annulated heteroaromatics can be accessed through the addition of malonyl radicals onto heterocycles. Current methods are applicable to electron-rich heteroaromatics and reliant on transition metals or toxic tin reagents. Here we report a metal-free, visible light-mediated cyclisation of malonates onto 5-ring heteroaromatics using iodomalonates as key intermediates. The iodomalonates are prepared and photolysed in situ to give the desired annulated products, in yields of 46–94% without the need for external catalysts. The scope of this transformation includes N-alkyl, N-acyl and carbon-tethered malonates adding onto a wide range of 5-membered heteroaromatics. (Figure presented.).

Original publication

DOI

10.1002/adsc.202101451

Type

Journal article

Journal

Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis

Publication Date

17/05/2022

Volume

364

Pages

1724 - 1731