A facile synthesis of benzo(b)furan derivatives including naturally occurring neolignans via regioselective lithiation of ortho-cresols using the bis(dimethylamino)phosphoryl group as a directing group.
A facile synthesis of benzo(b)furan derivatives including naturally occurring neolignans via regioselective lithiation of ortho-cresols using the bis(dimethylamino)phosphoryl group as a directing group.