An efficient and facile method for the synthesis of a broad series of benzofurans and naphthofurans is described. The direct intramolecular cyclodehydration of aryloxyketones in the presence of titaniumtetrachloride affords the corresponding benzofurans and naphthofurans with good regioselectivity and yields.
Synthesis of benzofurans from the cyclodehydration of α-phenoxy ketones mediated by Eaton’s reagent
作者:Zhanwei Ma、Min Zhou、Lin Ma、Min Zhang
DOI:10.1177/1747519820907244
日期:2020.7
acid) is used to prepare 3-substituted or 2,3-disubstituted benzofurans with moderate to excellent yields under mild conditions. The method provides a facile access to benzofurans from readily available starting materials such as phenols and α-bromo ketones. The reaction is highly efficient, which is attributed to the good reactivity and fluidity of Eaton’s reagent. The reaction can be applied to prepare