Table 5.

Synthesis of pyrroles from enamides and diazo compounds

Reaction conditions: 10 mol% I₂ was added to a DCE solution of enamides 5 (0.3 mmol) and 1 (0.3 mmol), and reaction was kept under Ar at 100 °C for 24 h

DCE 1,2-dichloroethane