Ruthenium-catalyzed efficient and selective C–H alkenylation of pyridotriazoles with
acrylates is described. The combination of metals (Ru and Fe) plays a crucial role
in achieving quantitative yields of the desired products. The reaction is proposed
to involve the formation of a ruthenium cyclometalated intermediate.
Key words
C–H functionalization - pyridotriazoles - acrylates