Iron-Catalyzed Synthesis of Phenanthrenes via Intramolecular Hydroarylation of Arene-Alkynes

Publication date: Available online 16 May 2019Source: Journal of Saudi Chemical SocietyAuthor(s): Yang Li, Yawei Li, Xiao Hu, Guangxing Pan, Wangsheng Liu, Yaopeng Zhang, Hao GuoAbstractAn Fe(OTf)3-catalyzed intramolecular hydroarylation of arene-alkynes with high functional-group tolerance has been reported, affording a series of phenanthrene derivatives efficiently. A low catalytic amount of Fe(OTf)3 is applied in this reaction. This transformation provides a convenient and practical method for the preparation of phenanthrenes.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Saudi Chemical Society - Category: Chemistry Source Type: research