Cobalt(iii)-catalyzed synthesis of pyrroles from enamides and alkynes†
Abstract
An efficient and regioselective cobalt-catalyzed synthesis of multi-substituted pyrroles is reported by the use of readily available enamides and alkynes. The success of the process relies on the employment of a catalytic amount of Cp*Co(CO)I2 together with CuO as the oxidant.
- This article is part of the themed collection: Editors’ collection: Catalytic Organic Transformations