Synthesis of complex bicyclic scaffolds by intermolecular photosensitized dearomative cycloadditions of activated alkenes and naphthalenes
Wang Wang, Yanyao Cai, Renyu Guo, M. Kevin Brown
Abstract
An intermolecular dearomative cycloaddition of activated alkenes and naphthalenes is presented. The reaction provides access to complex 3D scaffolds from simple 2D arenes.
Topics & Concepts
Bicyclic moleculeIntermolecular forceChemistryCombinatorial chemistryComputational chemistryOrganic chemistryMoleculeRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques