Embracing triplet nitrenes for C-to-N replacement of complex bicyclic (hetero)aryl azides
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Main result
In this work, we report a reaction that productively engages triplet aryl nitrenes for carbon-to-nitrogen replacement on the benzenoid ring of a range of bicyclic heteroarenes, including naphthalenes, anthracene, indoles, benzofurans, benzothiophene, indazoles, and benzisothiazoles.
Appeared: Saturday, September 26. Science. Peer-reviewed journal.