catalyst: [Ir(COD)Cl]2/2bpy in further solvent(s) under Ar; N-methylindole (60 mmol) added to pinacolborane (2 mmol) + 1.5molpercent (Ir(COD)Cl)2 + 1.5 molpercent bpy; stirred (80°C, 6 h); solvent removed (vac., room temp.); residue chromd. (silica gel, CH2Cl2); elem. anal.;

C22H34CoN3 in neat (no solvent) T=80°C; 24 h; Inert atmosphereGlovebox;

1: AlCl3, aluminium chloride; triethylamine / dichloromethane; dichloromethane-d2 / 3 h 2: triethylamine / dichloromethane; dichloromethane-d2 / 0.5 h View Scheme

triethylamine in dichloromethane; dichloromethane-d2 0.5 h;