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Halocarbon Chemistry. 3. Ortho Metallation-Induced Cyclization of Acetylenes: One-Flask Synthesis of 2,3-Disubstituted Benzofurans, Thianaphthenes, and Indoles

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Abstract

A new base-induced cyclization is described which involves the direct one-pot conversion of trifluoroethyl phenyl ethers, thioethers, and amines, in the presence of 4 equiv of alkyl- or aryllithium reagents, to 2,3-disubstituted benzofurans, thianaphthenes, and indoles, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5040-5041
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume51
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 1986

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