Cu-Catalyzed Oxidative C(sp<sup>2</sup>)–H Cycloetherification of <i>o</i>-Arylphenols for the Preparation of Dibenzofurans
作者:Jiaji Zhao、Yong Wang、Yimiao He、Lanying Liu、Qiang Zhu
DOI:10.1021/ol203442a
日期:2012.2.17
A new process involving copper-catalyzed aerobic C(sp(2))-H activation, followed by cycloetherification, has been developed. This reaction serves as a direct method for the preparation of multisubstituted dibenzofurans starting with o-arylphenols. The presence of a strong para-electron-withdrawing group (e.g., NO2) on the phenol is essential for the success of the reaction.