Synthesis of 3,4-Disubstituted 2H-Benzopyrans through C−C Bond Formation via Electrophilic Cyclization

Shilpa A. Worlikar, Tanay Kesharwani, Tuanli Yao, and Richard C. Larock*
Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
J. Org. Chem., 2007, 72 (4), pp 1347–1353
DOI: 10.1021/jo062234s
Publication Date (Web): January 13, 2007
Copyright © 2007 American Chemical Society
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Abstract

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The electrophilic cyclization of substituted propargylic aryl ethers by I2, ICl, and PhSeBr produces 3,4-disubstituted 2H-benzopyrans in excellent yields. This methodology results in vinylic halides or selenides under mild reaction conditions and tolerates a variety of functional groups, including methoxy, alcohol, aldehyde, and nitro groups.

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  • Published In Issue February 16, 2007
  • Received October 27, 2006

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