New Synthesis of 1-Substituted-1<i>H</i>-indazoles via 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition of <i>in situ</i> Generated Nitrile Imines and Benzyne

Abstract

A new synthesis of 1-substituted-1H-indazoles via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of nitrile imines to benzyne is described. The reaction is completed within 5 min, affording the corresponding N(1)-C(3) disubstituted indazoles in moderate to excellent yields.