We have reported a microwave-assisted, ligand-free Pd-catalyzed domino C–C/C–N coupling reaction to construct diverse isoindolinone derivatives using amides and isocyanides as coupling partners. This strategy provides isoindolinone derivatives in moderate to good yield and high stereoselectivity. A broad range of amides has been tolerated and there is no need for extra-dry conditions in this reaction protocol, which offered highly diverse products and easy handling of the reaction.
Key words
ligand - Pd-catalyzed - isoindolinone - amides - isocyanides