Direct access to isoindolines through tandem Rh(iii)-catalyzed alkenylation and cyclization of N-benzyltriflamides†
Abstract
The rhodium-catalyzed oxidative alkenylation of N-benzyltriflamides with olefins followed by an intramolecular cyclization via C–H bond activation is described. This method results in the direct and efficient synthesis of highly substituted isoindoline frameworks.