C(sp2)–H functionalization in non-aromatic azomethine-based heterocycles

Abstract

Direct C(sp²)–H functionalization of the endocyclic azomethine and aldonitrone moieties in non-aromatic azaheterocycles has established itself as a promising methodology over the last decade. Transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, α-metalation–electrophile quenching protocols, and (metal-free) nucleophilic substitution of hydrogen reactions (S_N^H) are the major routes applied on cyclic imines and their derivatives. In this overview, we show the tangible progress made in this area during the period from 2008 to 2020.