Synthesis of thiocyanato-containing phenanthrenes and dihydronaphthalenes<i>via</i>Lewis acid-activated tandem electrophilic thiocyanation/carbocyclization of alkynes
Yong Gao, Ruirui Hua, Hongquan Yin, Fu‐Xue Chen
Abstract
A tandem electrophilic thiocyanation/carbocyclization of alkynes has been developed, affording thiocyanato-substituted phenanthrenes, dihydronaphthalenes, 2 H -chromenes and dihydroquinolines in moderate to excellent yields.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryPhenanthrenesElectrophileTandemLewis acids and basesCycloisomerizationOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhenanthreneMaterials scienceComposite materialSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSynthesis and Catalytic Reactions