Selectfluor-Enabled C(sp3)-H Alkoxylation of 3-Methylfuranocoumarins

J Org Chem. 2021 Jun 4;86(11):7864-7871. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c00776. Epub 2021 May 25.

Abstract

A facile and metal-free method for the direct C(sp3)-H bond alkoxylation of 3-methylfuranocoumarins with alcohols has been disclosed. Selectfluor enabled the (hetero)benzylic C-H etherification by tuning the reaction temperature and solvent. Various alcohols were compatible in this transformation with suitable yields. The mechanistic studies revealed that the reaction might undergo the double addition process of alcohols, as well as the departure of a fluoride anion and the formation of an oxonium ion.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols*
  • Catalysis
  • Diazonium Compounds*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Diazonium Compounds
  • selectfluor