Xisheng Wang, Yi Lu, H. Dai
Aug 17, 2010
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Abstract
A Pd(II)-catalyzed C-H activation/C-O cyclization reaction directed by a proximate hydroxyl group has been developed. This reaction provides a new method for constructing dihydrobenzofurans, including spirocyclic analogues, a process that is potentially applicable to natural product synthesis.