Iodocyclization of ethoxyethyl ethers to alkynes: A broadly applicable synthesis of 3-iodobenzo[b]furans

Takashi Okitsu*, Daisuke Nakazawa, Rie Taniguchi, Akimori Wada

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) A wide variety of 3-iodobenzo[b]furans were readily prepared by iodocyclization of 2-alkynyl-1-(1-ethoxyethoxy)benzenes with the I(coll)2PF6-BF3-OEt2 combination. Aryl-, vinyiic-, and alkyl-substituted alkynes undergo iodocyclization in good to excellent yields. The mechanism of the reaction is also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4967-4970
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume10
Issue number21
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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