One-Pot Copper-Catalyzed Three-Component Reaction of Sulfonyl Azides, Alkynes, and Allylamines To Access 2,3-Dihydro-1H-imi­dazo[1,2-a]indoles

Abstract

A copper-catalyzed multicomponent reaction of sulfonyl azides, alkynes, and allylamines affording 2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo-[1,2-a]indoles in moderate yields is reported. Four C–N bonds are constructed­ by way of azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) and double Ullmann-type coupling reactions in a one-pot process.

Key words

multicomponent reaction - copper catalysis - azide-alkyne cycloaddition - Ullmann coupling reaction - 2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]indoles

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