A Facile Synthesis of Functionalized Benzofurans via Visible‐Light‐Induced Tandem Cyclization of 1,6‐Enynes with Disulfides
Xuezhi Li, Zhaoliang Xu, Lei Wang, Fang Wang, Jianguo Yang, Pinhua Li
Abstract
Abstract A simple and efficient visible‐light‐induced tandem cyclization of 1,6‐enynes with disulfides for the synthesis of functionalized benzofurans was developed. The reaction proceeded smoothly under metal‐free conditions at room temperature in air, providing the desired products in good yields with wide functional group tolerance.
Topics & Concepts
TandemFunctional groupChemistryCombinatorial chemistryVisible spectrumReaction conditionsCascade reactionPhotochemistryCatalysisOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsComposite materialPolymerSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization Methods