Gold Catalysis and Furans: A Powerful Match for Synthetic Connections
Stefano Nejrotti, Cristina Prandi
Abstract
Abstract This review summarizes the advances made on the synthesis and functionalization of furans via gold catalysis during the period between 2016 and 2020. A separate section is dedicated to the tandem gold-catalyzed synthesis and functionalization of furans. 1 Introduction 2 Gold-Catalyzed Synthesis of Furans 2.1 Cycloisomerizations of Alkynyl and Cumulenyl Alcohols 2.2 Cycloisomerizations of Alkynyl and Allenyl Ketones 2.3 Reactions with External Oxidants 2.4 Miscellaneous 3 Gold-Catalyzed Functionalization of Furans 3.1 Cycloadditions 3.2 Furan Ring Decorations 3.3 Reactions Involving Furan Ring Opening 4 Gold-Catalyzed Tandem Synthesis and Functionalization of Furans 4.1 Cycloisomerizations Followed by Gold-Catalyzed Cycloaddition 4.2 Cycloisomerizations to a Gold 1,3- or 1,4-Dipole and Intermolecular Annulation 4.3 Cycloisomerizations to a Gold Carbene and Intermolecular Trapping 5 Conclusion