Direct zincation of functionalized aromatics and heterocycles by using a magnesium base in the presence of ZnCl2

Zhibing Dong, Giuliano C. Clososki, Stefan H. Wunderlich, Andreas Unsinn, Jinshan Li, Paul Knochel

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Abstract

A wide range of polyfunctional aryl and heteroaryl zinc reagents were efficiently prepared in THF by using (TMP)2:Mg·2LiCl (TMP = 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperamidyl) in the presence of ZnCl2. The possible pathways of this metalation procedure as well as possible reactive intermediates are discussed. This experimental protocol expands the tolerance of functional groups and allows an efficient zincation of sensitive heterocycles such as quinoxaline or pyrazine. The zincated arenes and heteroarenes react with various electrophiles providing the expected products in 60-95 % yield.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)457-468
Number of pages12
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jan 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cross-coupling
  • Heterocycles
  • Metalation
  • Organometallics
  • Zincation

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