KI‐Mediated One‐Pot Transition‐Metal‐Rree Synthesis of 4‐Phenylpyrrolo[1,2‐<i>a</i>]quinoxalines
Shichen Li, Caixia Xie, Xianglong Chu, Zhen Dai, Lei Feng, Chen Ma
Abstract
An efficient and eco‐friendly method for the synthesis of pyrrolo[1,2‐ a ]quinoxalines is presented. Compared to previous methods, this protocol is transition‐metal‐free and only potassium iodide is required. A series of substituted 4‐phenylpyrrolo[1,2‐ a ]quinoxalines are obtained in moderate to good yields.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryTransition metalCombinatorial chemistryEnvironmentally friendlyPotassiumIodineOrganic chemistryCatalysisEcologyBiologySynthesis and Biological EvaluationSynthesis and Characterization of PyrrolesMulticomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles