Dual Photoredox/Gold Catalysis Arylative Cyclization of o-Alkynylphenols with Aryldiazonium Salts: A Flexible Synthesis of Benzofurans

Zhonghua Xia, Omar Khaled, Virginie Mouriès-Mansuy, Cyril Ollivier*, Louis Fensterbank

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Abstract

A new method for the arylative cyclization of o-alkynylphenols with aryldiazonium salts via dual photoredox/gold catalysis is described. The reaction proceeds smoothly at room temperature in the absence of base and/or additives and offers an efficient approach to benzofuran derivatives. The scope of the transformation is wide, and the limitations are discussed. The reaction is proposed to proceed through a photoredox-promoted generation of a vinylgold(III) intermediate that undergoes reductive elimination to provide the heterocyclic coupling adduct.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7182-7190
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume81
Issue number16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Aug 2016
Externally publishedYes

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