Synfacts 2011(11): 1163-1163  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289284
Synthesis of Heterocycles
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Concise Palladium-Catalyzed Synthesis of Dibenzodiazepines

Contributor(s): Victor Snieckus, Matthew O. Kitching
D. Tsvelikhovsky, S. L. Buchwald*
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA
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Publication Date:
19 October 2011 (online)

Significance

Reported is the synthesis of dibenzodiazepines 4 and dibenzoxazepinones 5 and 6 via a double coupling-annulation strategy. Reaction optimization details are reported demonstrating the importance of appropriate ligand selection. Wide substrate scope in both coupling components was demonstrated.