β-Cyclodextrin catalysed C-C bond formation via C(sp3)-H functionalization of 2-methyl azaarenes with diones in aqueous medium

The first beta-cyclodextrin catalysed C(sp(3))-H functionalization of 2-alkyl-azaarenes with homocyclic as well as heterocyclic diones in water has been developed. This biomimetic catalyst oriented methodology provides a sustainable and green protocol for C-H functionalization, an area mainly dominated by transition metals.