Abstract
Cyclization of 1-alkyl-3-[(2Z)-2,4-diaryl-4-oxobut-2-en-1-yl]-1H- benzimidazol-3-ium bromides occurs in the presence of MeONa at a reduced temperature of 5-10°C via a 1,5-electrocyclization mechanism to give 3a,4-dihydro-3H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]benzimidazoles. These are unstable under the reaction conditions and are readily converted to {1-[2-(alkylamino)phenyl]-4- phenyl-1H-pyrrol-3-yl}(phenyl)methanones.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 452-455 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 1,5-electrocyclization
- Benzimidazolium ylide
- Pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazole
- Pyrrolo[1,2-a] benzimidazole