Satoshi Mochida, M. Shimizu, K. Hirano
Apr 1, 2010
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Abstract
The straightforward and efficient synthesis of naphtho[1,8-bc]pyran derivatives and related polycyclic compounds is achieved by the rhodium-catalyzed oxidative coupling of 1-naphthols or other phenolic and alcoholic substrates with alkynes. In these annulation reactions, the hydroxy groups effectively act as the key function for the regioselective C-H bond cleavage.