Synthesis of 1-Aryltetralins via Re2O7/HReO4 Mediated Intramolecular Hydroarylations

J Org Chem. 2023 Aug 18;88(16):12079-12086. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00639. Epub 2023 Aug 9.

Abstract

Here, we describe highly efficient intramolecular hydroarylations mediated by Re2O7/HReO4. Styrene derivatives of different electronic properties have been activated to effect a challenging intramolecular hydroarylation for the facile access to various substituted 1-aryltetralin structures. This method is characterized by mild reaction conditions, broad substrate scope, high chemical yields, and 100% atom economy. The potential synthetic application of this methodology was exemplified by the efficient total synthesis of an isoCA-4 analogue.