Rhodium-Catalyzed Twofold Unsymmetrical C-H Alkenylation-Annulation/Thiolation Reaction To Access Thiobenzofurans

Org Lett. 2021 Feb 19;23(4):1194-1198. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c04134. Epub 2021 Feb 1.

Abstract

A Rh(III)-catalyzed twofold unsymmetrical C-H alkenylation-annulation/thiolation reaction has been developed, enabling the straightforward and efficient synthesis of various thiobenzofurans in one step. This robust protocol proceeds with a broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance under relatively mild reaction conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't