Intramolecular cyclization of m-homoprenylphenols through oxidative nucleophilic aromatic substitution

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Jan 17;59(6):748-751. doi: 10.1039/d2cc06026d.

Abstract

We developed an intramolecular cyclization of m-homoprenylphenols and related m-prenylphenols to bicyclic skeletons by hypervalent iodine reagents through an oxidative nucleophilic aromatic substitution using the prenyl group as a carbon nucleophile. The reaction was applicable for the syntheses of 5/6-, 6/6-, and 7/6-fused ring systems.

MeSH terms

  • Cyclization
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Iodine*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxidative Stress

Substances

  • Iodine
  • Indicators and Reagents