Abstract
A novel and efficient three-step protocol for synthesizing functionalized dibenzothiophenes (DBTs) from common starting materials and by using palladium-catalyzed carbon-carbon and carbon-sulfur bond formations is presented. The reaction conditions offer significantly improved functional-group tolerance and regioselectivity as compared to previously reported methods. A flexible and concise three-step protocol for the synthesis of functionalized dibenzothiophenes DBTs from readily available starting materials is presented. The method is based on two palladium-catalyzed reactions to prepare the masked thiophenols 4followed by deprotection and in situ cyclization to form the DBT skeleton. This approach offers improved functional-group tolerance as well as regiocontrol in the synthesis of functionalized DBTs as compared to previously reported methods.
Original language | English |
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Journal | European Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 2011 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 53-57 |
ISSN | 1434-193X |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |