Halomonochloride compounds (ClCl, BrCl, ICl) generated in situ from N-halosuccinimide and catalytic chlorotrimethylsilane (TMSCl, 0.1 equiv) can efficiently halogenate aromatic compounds to give halogenated products in good to excellent yields and selectivities. The reaction can be carried out at room temperature or at lower temperatures, requires only one hour, is practical to apply to a wide range of substrates, and provides a simple access to a variety of haloarene compounds.
The first total synthesis and structural determination of TMC-264
The first total synthesis and structural determination of TMC-264 has been accomplished. Regioselective bromination, regioselective methoxymethylation, and nickel(0)-Lewis acid-mediated cyclization afforded multi-functionalized 1-methyl-dibenzo[b,d]-pyran skeleton. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.