Gold(III) Bromide Catalyzed Furannulation of 2-Alkynylcycloalk-2-enols: An Expedient Route to Fused Furans
C. Praveen, P. Kiruthiga, P. T. Perumal*
*Organic Chemistry Division, Central Leather Research
Institute, Adyar, Chennai 600020, India, Email: ptperumalgmail.com
C. Praveen, P. Kiruthiga, P. T. Perumal, Synlett, 2009, 1990-1996.
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1217517
Abstract
An efficient synthesis of structurally diverse fused furans in good yields from 2-alkynylcycloalk-2-enols via gold(III) bromide catalyzed cycloisomerization was achieved under moderate reaction conditions.
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Key Words
Sonogashira Coupling, enynes, 2-alkynylcycloalk-2-enol, gold(III), cycloisomerization, furans
ID: J60-Y2009-2150