Organocatalytic Intramolecular [4 2] Cycloaddition Between In Situ Generated Vinylidene ortho ‐Quinone Methides and Benzofurans

AngewchemOrganocatalytic Intramolecular [4 2] Cycloaddition Between In Situ Generated Vinylidene ortho ‐Quinone Methides and Benzofurans: Described herein is the enantioselective construction of oxygen ‐containing [5‐6‐5] tricyclic heterocycles by an organocatalyzed asymmetric [4+2] cycloaddition of vinylidene ortho‐quinone methides and benzofurans....

Source: Organometallic Current - September 28, 2017 Category: Chemistry Tags: Cycloaddition organocatalysis Source Type: blogs