Yiyun Jiang, Taichi Kusakabe, Keisuke Takahashi
May 7, 2014
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Organic & biomolecular chemistry
Abstract
A cyclization-carbonylation-cyclization coupling reaction (CCC-coupling reaction) of (o-alkynylphenyl) (methoxymethyl) sulfides, catalyzed by (box)Pd(II) complexes, afforded symmetrical ketones bearing two benzo[b]thiophene groups in good to excellent yields. This method is applicable to a broad range of substrates.