Dearomatization of benzopyrylium triflates with sulfoxonium ylides

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Nov 10;58(90):12600-12603. doi: 10.1039/d2cc02023h.

Abstract

Benzopyrylium triflates react with sulfoxonium ylides to give rise to cyclopropanated products in up to 90% yield as a single diastereomer. The cyclopropanated products can easily undergo acid-mediated ring-expansion to afford benzo[b]oxepines. Control over the absolute stereochemistry of the process is possible when the reaction is executed under the influence of a suitable anion-binding catalyst.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis*