Synthesis of 1,3-diarylsubstituted indazoles utilizing a Suzuki cross-coupling/deprotection/N-arylation sequence

Herein we report a general synthesis of 1,3-diarylsubstituted indazoles utilizing a two-step Suzuki cross-coupling/deprotection/N-arylation sequence. This procedure proceeds in excellent overall yield starting from the 3-iodo-N-Boc indazole derivative allowing for rapid access to these compounds.