Synthesis of xanthenes, Indanes, and tetrahydronaphthalenes via intramolecular phenyl-carbonyl coupling reactions
Journal
Synthetic Communications
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
6
Pages
877-892
Date Issued
2001
Author(s)
Kuo, C.-W.
Abstract
Benzaldehydes and acetophenones bearing tethered carbonyl chains underwent the intramolecular phenyl-carbonyl coupling reactions, by mediation of samarium diiodide and hexamethylphosphoramide, to afford the xanthenes and fused benzocarbocyclic compounds containing carbonyl and hydroxyl substituents.
Type
journal article