An improved method for the synthesis of 6-substituted-5H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrazines via palladium-catalyzed heteroannulation using microwave heating

We herein report an improved synthesis of 6-substituted-5H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrazines utilizing microwave heating. The reaction is a palladium-catalyzed heteroannulation process followed by deprotection to yield the desired substrates in good yield.