Recent advances in the Rh-catalyzed cascade arene C–H bond activation/annulation toward diverse heterocyclic compounds

Abstract

The Rh-catalyzed C–H bond activation/annulation provides a new strategy for the synthesis of new frameworks. In this review, we summarize the recent research on the Rh-catalyzed cascade arene C–H bond activation/annulation toward diverse heterocyclic compounds. The application, scope, limitations and mechanism of these transformations are also discussed.