1,2-Halogen Migration in Haloallenyl Ketones:  Regiodivergent Synthesis of Halofurans

Anna W. Sromek, Marina Rubina, and Vladimir Gevorgyan*
Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 West Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607-7061
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2005, 127 (30), pp 10500–10501
DOI: 10.1021/ja053290y
Publication Date (Web): July 12, 2005
Copyright © 2005 American Chemical Society
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Selective 1,2-iodine, bromine, and chlorine migration in haloallenyl ketones in the presence of Au catalyst has been demonstrated. It was found that, depending on the nature of the Au catalyst used, either selective bromine migration or hydrogen shift occurs, leading to the formation of 3- or 2-bromofurans, respectively. Halirenium intermediate was proposed for the unusual 1,2-halogen migration. This cascade transformation allows for mild and efficient synthesis of various types of 3-halofurans.

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  • Published In Issue August 03, 2005
  • Received May 19, 2005

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