Experimental and computational study demonstrates tunable synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives from quinones, alkynes, and diamines, highlighting an oxidative 1,2-aryl migration pathway.
The synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives holds critical importance in various fields ranging from pharmaceuticals to material science. In this study, we introduce a practical light-mediated method for the efficient synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives. This approach enabled the sequential two-step, one-pot synthesis of 1,2-dihydro-2,2-diaryl-substituted quinoxalines from quinones, alkynes, and diamines. By adjusting the stoichiometric ratios and reaction conditions, the method was shifted to yield 2,3-diaryl-substituted quinoxalines exclusively, demonstrating remarkable versatility and efficiency. This switch in reaction outcomes was revealed to involve an oxidative 1,2-aryl migration through a combination of thorough experimental and computational mechanistic studies.
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