Pd/IHept-Catalyzed Regioselective Annulation of 2-Fluoroallyl Carbonates with Enaminones: Synthesis of Fully Substituted Pyrroles

Abstract The Pd/IHept-catalyzed regioselective annulation of 2-fluoroallyl carbonates with enaminones has been developed. This method allows the efficient synthesis of a variety of fully substituted pyrroles with high regioselectivity. Experimental data demonstrate that the fluorinated alkene intermediate is initially formed, which then undergoes C–F cleavage/annulation to give the pyrrole products. Furthermore, it is evident that both the substitution and annulation steps necessitate the participation of the Pd/IHept catalyst.