Transition-metal-catalyzed uninterrupted four-step sequence to access trisubstituted isoxazoles

Org Lett. 2011 Dec 16;13(24):6418-21. doi: 10.1021/ol202719n. Epub 2011 Nov 18.

Abstract

We describe herein a novel uninterrupted four-step sequence to access trisubstituted isoxazoles from readily available propargylic alcohols using sequentially iron and palladium catalytic systems. The advantages of such a strategy are illustrated by the high overall yields and the time-saving procedure that are reported.