Synthesis of 2-Sulfenylindenones via One-Pot Tandem Meyer-Schuster Rearrangement and Radical Cyclization of Arylpropynols with Disulfides

J Org Chem. 2016 Jul 1;81(13):5710-6. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b00762. Epub 2016 Jun 9.

Abstract

A tandem annulation of arylpropynols with disulfides has been developed for the synthesis of 2-sulfenylindenone derivatives. The reaction pathway involves one-pot tandem Meyer-Schuster rearrangement of arylpropynols and successive radical cyclization with disulfides. Various arylpropynols and disulfides with a number of functional groups are compatible in this reaction that affords the corresponding 2-sulfenylindenones in moderate to good yields.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't