Synthesis of Azafluoranthene Derivatives via C-H Activation/Annulation Process.

The azafluoranthenes are a small group of natural substances, occuring in tropical vines from Menispermaceae family. They display promising medicinal effects (such as anti-HIV, cytotoxic activity) and other biological activities have been predicted. This bachelor thesis is focused on the synthesis of azafluoranthene core via directed C-H activation/annulation process. Firstly, required starting compounds have been prepared. In the next step, suitable catalytical conditions enabling the crucial transformation have been found and optimized. Finally, the applicability of the developed methodology has been confirmed by the synthesis of several new 1-azafluoranthene derivatives. Keywords: C-H activation, annulation, 1-azafluorathene, rhodiu