Functionalized Chromans from ortho-Quinone Methides and Arylallenes

J Org Chem. 2022 Dec 2;87(23):15863-15887. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c01962. Epub 2022 Nov 13.

Abstract

ortho-Quinone methides (o-QMs) underwent formal [4 + 2]-cycloaddition reactions with arylallenes regioselectively at the styrenyl olefin to furnish the corresponding 3-methylene-2-arylchromans in moderate to good yields (up to 88%). When R ≠ H, the reactions also proceeded with moderate stereoselectivity (up to 5:1) which was governed by the nature of the R group. The 3-methylene-2-arylchromans could serve as common intermediates for further functionalization including epoxidation, oxidative cleavage/Baeyer-Villiger oxidation, Riley oxidation, acid-catalyzed rearrangement, and Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to furnish the corresponding derivatives in moderate to good yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromans*
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Indolequinones*
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • quinone methide
  • Chromans
  • Indolequinones