Manganese catalyzed C–H functionalization of indoles with alkynes to synthesize bis/trisubstituted indolylalkenes and carbazoles: the acid is the key to control selectivity

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Abstract

The Mn-catalyzed C-H alkenylation reactions of indole with terminal- and internal-alkynes have been developed. In the presence of a catalytic amount of acid, the procedure efficiently affords bis/trisubstituted indolyl-alkenes in a highly regio- and stereo-selective manner. Without the addition of acid, the reaction undergoes a [2+2+2] cyclization process to give carbazoles with release of hydrogen gas. Notably, the directing pyrimidyl group can be readily removed. Experimental studies reveal that the reaction is initiated by a C-H activation step and the acid is the selectivity controller via a hydrogen transfer process.

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