Synthesis of [2.2]Paracyclophane-Fused Heterocycles via Palladium-Catalyzed C–H Activation/Annulation of [2.2]Paracyclophanecarboxamides with Arynes

[2.2]Paracyclophane-fused heterocycles represent an important scaffold. Traditional approaches often suffer from tedious synthetic routes, and the development of catalytic synthesis of them remains in its infancy. Herein, by employing highly strained aryne intermediates as partners, we have developed a concise protocol by palladium-catalyzed C–H activation/annulation from [2.2]paracyclophanecarboxamide substrates. [2.2]Paracyclophane-fused quinolinone products are obtained in good yields (up to 84%). Furthermore, the utility of the process has been shown through the synthesis of [2.2]paracyclophane-fused heterocyclic catalysts.