A convenient strategy for the N-heteroarylation of indoles and indazoles using MnF2/trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane as catalyst and cesium carbonate as the base in water has
been developed. The protocol afforded the corresponding N-heteroarylated products
in moderate to good yields (up to 90%).
Key words
cross-coupling - manganese - N-heteroarylation - indoles - indazoles - heteroaryl
iodides - water