title: Synthesis and Characterization of Fused-Ring Iridapyrroles.
abstract: Treatment of aromatic nitriles with methyllithium produces N-lithiated imine reagents which, when reacted with (η(2)-cyclooctene)(Cl)Ir(PMe(3))(3), generate fused iridaazacycles via ortho-metallation. Mono-protonation of these iridaazacycles produces fused iridapyrrole derivatives, while di-protonation leads to several different pathways.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63130.
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Bleeke
authors.forename: Phawit
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Putprasert
authors.forename: Todsapon
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Thananatthanachon
authors.forename: Nigam P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Rath