摘要：

A unique synthetic utility of a Cp*CoIII catalyst in comparison with related Cp*RhIII catalysts is described. A C2-selective indole alkenylation/annulation sequence proceeded smoothly with catalytic amount of a [Cp*CoIII (C6H6)](PF6)2 complex and KOAc. Intramolecular addition of an alkenyl-Cp*Co species to a carbamoyl moiety gave pyrroloindolones in 58-89% yield in one pot. Clear difference was observed between the catalytic activity of the Cp*CoIII complex and those of Cp*RhIII complexes, highlighting the unique nucleophilic activity of the organocobalt species. The Cp*CoIII catalysis was also suitable for simple alkenylation process of N-carbamoyl indoles, and broad range of alkynes, including terminal alkynes, were applicable to give C2-alkenylated indoles in 50-99% yield. Mechanistic studies on C-H activation step under Cp*CoIII catalysis with the aid of an acetate unit as well as evaluation of the difference between organo-CoIII species and organo-RhIII species are also described.

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