Synthesis of Difluoromethylated and Phosphorated Spiro[5.5]trienones via Dearomative Spirocyclization of Biaryl Ynones

Org Lett. 2018 May 18;20(10):2988-2992. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b01027. Epub 2018 May 8.

Abstract

Copper- or silver-catalyzed cascade radical addition/dearomative spirocyclization of biaryl ynones with fluoroalkyl bromides or diethylphosphite has been realized for the first time. This method provides a novel and step-economical protocol for the divergent synthesis of a wide range of difluoromethylated or monofluoromethylated and phosphorated spiro[5.5]trienones in moderate to high yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't