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Keywords:

  • anionic reactions;
  • C[BOND]C bond formation;
  • heterocycles;
  • metal-free conditions;
  • phosphazene bases

Abstract

A metal-free, catalytic C[BOND]H functionalization of propargyl silyl ethers with imines using the phosphazene base (t-Bu-P4 base) provides structurally defined multisubstituted pyrroles in modest to excellent yields under mild conditions. A one-pot, three-component reaction using silylated acetylenes, aldehydes, and imines is also presented.