An oxime directed C–H activation–annulation reaction for the selective synthesis of
a range of isoquinoline N-oxides has been developed. Under palladium-catalyzed acid-assisted conditions, the
reaction undergoes concerted metallation deprotonation followed by carbopalladation
and transmetallation to give polysubstituted isoquinoline N-oxides in moderate to good yields.
Key words
oxime C–H activation–annulation - isoquinoline
N-oxide - palladium catalysis