Lewis acid-catalyzed diazo insertion into electron-deficient C–H bonds
摘要
We developed a mild protocol for the formal insertion of diazo compounds into the C–H bond of electron deficient 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds. The Lewis acid-catalyzed reaction proceeds through protonation of the diazo compound followed by nucleophilic substitution of diazo-N2 with dicarbonyl substrate. The reaction is notable for its mild conditions, wide substrate scope and high yields of the products.
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