Copper(I)‐Catalyzed Coupling Cyclization of Methyl Perfluoroalk‐2‐ynoates with 2‐Aminobenzonitriles: Synthesis of 2‐Perfluoroalkylated Quinolines

Abstract

Abstract An efficient route to 2‐perfluoroalkylated quinoline derivatives through the copper(I)‐mediated coupling–cyclization of 2‐aminobenzonitriles with methyl perfluoroalk‐2‐ynoates is described. Moderate to excellent yields have been achieved under mild conditions. The reaction mechanism is also discussed.