Synthesis of indolo[1,2-f]phenanthridines by Pd-catalyzed domino C–N coupling/hydroamination/C–H arylation reactions

Abstract

A new and convenient method for the synthesis of indolo[1,2-f]phenanthridines via palladium-catalyzed domino C-N coupling/hydroamination/C-H arylation reactions was developed. The reactions allow for the synthesis of various phenanthridines in good yields from easily accessible starting materials using a single palladium catalyst.