Indoline-2,3-diones (isatins) and their derivatives are important heterocycles found in nature and present in numerous bioactive compounds. Very few examples related to the synthesis of 4-substituted-arylisatins have been reported before. Utilizing microwave irradiation, the synthesis of bulky 4-substituted-arylisatins via a Suzuki cross-coupling has been developed with a wide range of substrates. All the reactions proceeded smoothly and afforded moderate to excellent yields of products, which indicating that electronic effects and steric modifications have littl...
