Synthesis of Dihydrobenzoheterocycles through Al(OTf)₃-Mediated Cascade Cyclization and Ionic Hydrogenation

Abstract

A facile and versatile synthesis of dihydrobenzoheterocycles via Al(OTf)3-mediated cascade cyclization and ionic hydrogenation has been developed. The reaction is applicable to a wide range of substrates with various functional groups to afford the corresponding products in good yields.