Cu(II)-Catalyzed C–H Amidation/Cyclization of Azomethine Imines with Dioxazolones via Acyl Nitrenes: A Direct Access to Diverse 1,2,4-Triazole Derivatives

Abstract

We report a Cu(II)-catalyzed C-H amidation/cyclization of azomethine imines with dioxazolones as acyl nitrene transfer reagents under additive- and ligand-free conditions. An array of 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-<i>a</i>]pyridine derivatives were afforded in moderate to good yields with excellent functional group tolerance. In addition, scale-up reaction and photoluminescence properties were discussed.