Electrooxidative Dearomatization of Inactive Biphenyls to Cyclohexadienones

Org Lett. 2022 Aug 12;24(31):5782-5786. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02278. Epub 2022 Aug 1.

Abstract

An efficient electrooxidative dearomatization of inactive biphenyls has been developed under mild and easy-to-operate conditions. The protocol provides a powerful tool for the rapid synthesis of cyclohexadienones in moderate to high yields with wide substrate scope and good functional group compatibility even to oxidation-sensitive motifs. This method provides an environment-friendly and direct approach for the construction of C-O bonds with high regioselectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyclohexenes*
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • Cyclohexenes
  • cyclohexadienone