Transition-Metal-Free Arylation of N-Alkyl-tetrahydroisoquinolines under Oxidative Conditions: A Convenient Synthesis of C1-Arylated Tetrahydro­isoquinoline Alkaloids

Abstract

A simple protocol for the C1 arylation of tetrahydroisoquinolines with aryl Grignard reagents via diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAD) mediated oxidative C–H activation under metal-free conditions has been developed. The target compounds, including some naturally occurring alkaloids, were obtained in moderate to good yields.

Key words

arylation - tetrahydroisoquinoline - C–H activation - alkaloids - metal-free

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