Synthesis of Benzoxaphosphole 1-Oxide Heterocycles via a Three-Component Coupling Reaction Involving Arynes, Phosphites, and Ketones

Org Lett. 2022 Mar 25;24(11):2192-2196. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c00515. Epub 2022 Mar 14.

Abstract

An efficient and transition-metal-free three-component reaction with benzynes formed in situ from 2-(trimethylsilyl)aryl triflate, phosphites, and ketones was developed for the synthesis of benzoxaphosphole 1-oxides. An array of benzoxaphosphole 1-oxides were prepared from both activated and non-activated ketones in moderate to good yields with a broad functional group tolerance. This reaction is useful for preparing organophosphorus compounds encountered in natural products and materials.