We reported a new synthesis of 2-aryl-2H-indazoles via a silver-catalyzed [3+2]-cycloaddition of benzynes with diazocarbonyl reagents. We postulate that this transformation involves the generation of (1H-indazol-1-yl)silver to activate a subsequent arylation with the second benzyne.
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
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