Radical Tandem Bicyclization Triggered by the α-Position of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones Bearing Nonterminal 1,6-Enynes: Synthesis of the 5 H-Benzo[ a]fluoren-5-one Skeleton

Org Lett. 2020 Nov 6;22(21):8359-8364. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c02990. Epub 2020 Oct 11.

Abstract

A novel method for the synthesis of 5H-benzo[a]fluoren-5-one from inactive nonterminal 1,6-alkynes through a free radical tandem bicyclization process has been established. This process achieved a continuous cyclization triggered rarely by the α-position of α,β-unsaturated ketones. The reaction constructed three C-C bonds in one step with the readily accessible substrates and excellent substrate compatibility.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't