Propargylic and allenic carbocycle synthesis through palladium-catalyzed dearomatization reaction

J Org Chem. 2010 Apr 16;75(8):2619-27. doi: 10.1021/jo100211d.

Abstract

The dearomatization reaction of benzylic chlorides (1a-k), chloromethylnaphthalenes (1l-r), and naphthalene allyl chlorides (3a-d) with allenyltributyltin proceeded smoothly in the presence of Pd(PPh(3))(4) catalyst at room temperature to give the corresponding propargylated and/or allenylated dearomatization products (5, 5'; 6, 6'; and 7, respectively) in high to fair yields. The reaction of 1a-k proceeded smoothly in the presence of TBAF, whereas it was not necessary to use TBAF as an additive in the reactions of 1l-k and 3a-d. These reactions provided a new and efficient method for the synthesis of propargylic and allenic carbocycles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkadienes / chemistry*
  • Benzene / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Chlorides / chemistry
  • Naphthalenes / chemistry
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
  • Palladium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkadienes
  • Chlorides
  • Naphthalenes
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • naphthalene
  • propadiene
  • Palladium
  • Benzene