Gold-catalyzed synthesis of 1,3-disubstituted benzenes through tandem allylation/cyclization reaction of alkynals

Treatment of alkynals with 2-substituted allylsilanes and PPh3AuCl/AgOTf (5/3 mol%) catalyst led to formation of 1,3-disubstituted benzenes efficiently. This reaction sequence comprises an initial allylation of aldehyde, followed by cycloisomerization of enynes; PPh3AuOTf is active in both steps.

Treatment of alkynals with 2-substituted allylsilanes and PPh3AuCl/AgOTf (5/3 mol%) catalyst led to formation of 1,3-disubstituted benzenes efficiently. This reaction sequence comprises an initial allylation of aldehyde, followed by cycloisomerization of enynes; PPh3AuOTf is active in both steps.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide