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ZnI 2 ‐Catalyzed Benzannulation of o ‐Alkynylbenzaldehydes with Alkenes Leading to 1‐Acyl‐2‐Substituted Naphthalenes
Author(s) -
Zhao Xia,
Zhang XingGuo,
Tang RiYuan,
Deng ChenLiang,
Li JinHeng
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
european journal of organic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1099-0690
pISSN - 1434-193X
DOI - 10.1002/ejoc.201000497
Subject(s) - chemistry , catalysis , medicinal chemistry , stereochemistry , organic chemistry
A new, practical route to 1‐acyl‐2‐substituted naphthalenes has been developed by benzoquinone‐promoted ZnI 2 ‐catalyzed benzannulation of 2‐alkynylbenzaldehydes with alkenes. This method allows three new bonds, two C=C bonds and one C=O bond, to be constructed in a single reaction.