Synthesis of Functionalized Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds via a Formal [2 + 2]-Cycloaddition

Yuuki Nagamoto, Yousuke Yamaoka, Shun Fujimura, Yoshiji Takemoto, Kiyosei Takasu

Organic Letters · 2014 · 17 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

A base-promoted formal [2 + 2]-cycloaddition of 2-acyl-2'-vinyl-1,1'-biaryls was developed to provide polycyclic cyclobutanols as a step toward the synthesis of substituted polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their heterocyclic analogues.

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