Direct Synthesis of Pyrroles by Dehydrogenative Coupling of β‐Aminoalcohols with Secondary Alcohols Catalyzed by Ruthenium Pincer Complexes

Abstract

Pyrroles were synthesized in one step by using the acceptorless dehydrogenative coupling of amino alcohols with secondary alcohols (equivalent amounts), catalyzed by ruthenium pincer complexes (0.5 mol %) and a base (less than stoichiometric amounts) through selective CN and CC bond formation. This atom-economical, environmentally friendly methodology offers easy access to a range of substituted pyrroles in moderate to good yields. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.