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Synthesis of Benzofurans from Ketones and 1,4-Benzoquinones
Wu, Fengtian,Bai, Rongxian,Gu, Yanlong
supporting information, p. 2307 - 2316 (2016/07/29)
Benzofuran derivatives can be synthesized through the sequential Michael addition and cyclization of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with 1,4-benzoquinones. However, ketones are rarely used in this reaction because of their low nucleophilicities. In this study, this problem was solved by utilizing triethyl orthoformate, which enabled the formation of a vinyl ethyl ether as an additive. As a result, the nucleophilicity of ketones increased. Many important 5-hydroxybenzofuran derivatives, which were not readily available by synthesis in the past, were also prepared via these newly established reactions. (Figure presented.) .