文摘
Palladium(II) catalysis was found to be effective for intramolecular C–H amination in water. With 2-azidobiphenyls as substrates, the reaction efficiently provided various carbazoles with N2 as the sole byproduct. The reaction showed high functional-group tolerance and could be used in the synthesis of several natural carbazole alkaloids. The catalytic process was promoted by water, and the reaction was inefficient in the organic solvents that were investigated.