Abstract
Metal-free catalytic C−H functionalization is highly desired for the construction of C−C bonds. We herein report a highly chemoselective consecutive C−H [2+3]-cyclative functionalization for the simultaneous formation of two C−C bonds with construction of polycyclic phenols catalyzed by commercially available and low-cost B(C6F5)3. This catalytic system tolerates a wide range of substrate scope, providing a series of 2,6,7,8-tetrahydroacenaphthylen-3-ol-type polycyclic compounds efficiently. Several derivatizations of the catalytic products have also been conducted to show the potential application of this method in synthesis of polycyclic compounds.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e202301595 |
| Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 71 |
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| State | Published - 19 Dec 2023 |
Keywords
- B(CF)
- C−H functionalization
- [2+3] cyclization
- phenols
- polycyclic compounds