Synthesis of functionalized helical BN-benzo[c]phenanthrenes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2018 Mar 6;54(20):2467-2470. doi: 10.1039/c7cc09264d.

Abstract

A novel parent BN-benzo[c]phenanthrene, with helical chirality and remarkable structural features, has been easily obtained in three steps with a global yield of 55%. Moreover, Cl-substituted derivatives have been prepared and these have served as useful starting materials for the development of palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.