The synthesis of perfluoroalkylated indolizines via tandem cyclization/aromatization

The incorporation of a perfluoroalkyl group into heterocycles has received increasing attention. Herein we describe the synthesis of perfluoroalkylated indolizines via a tandem cyclization/aromatization process under mild conditions. In contrast to previous synthetic methods, which are usually used to construct the pyrrole motif rather than the pyridine moiety in indolizines, our protocol relies on the formation of the pyridine rings.

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The incorporation of a perfluoroalkyl group into heterocycles, particularly indolizines, has been a topic of increasing interest. Our synthesis method of perfluoroalkylated indolizines relies on the formation of pyridine rings, in contrast to traditional methods focusing on pyrrole motifs.