De Novo Synthesis of Phenols and Naphthols through Oxidative Cycloaromatization of Dienynes

Org Lett. 2018 Oct 5;20(19):6289-6293. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b02786. Epub 2018 Sep 26.

Abstract

In this work, a rhodium-catalyzed oxidative cycloaromatization of dienynes, which provides a highly straightforward and efficient way to access polysubstituted naphthols and phenols under mild conditions, is described. Challenged electron-withdrawing groups are well tolerated in this protocol, and late-stage phenyl ring formation is demonstrated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't