Rh(<scp>iii</scp>)-catalyzed redox-neutral annulation of azo and diazo compounds: one-step access to cinnolines

Abstract

Cinnolines were synthesized in one step from azo and diazo compounds <italic>via</italic> a Rh(<sc>iii</sc>)-catalyzed redox-neutral C–H activation and C–N bond formation strategy.