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One-Step Synthesis of Thioaurones

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2002

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Abstract

A rapid, one-step preparation of 2-(arylmethylidene)-1-benzothiophen-3-ones (thioaurones) using directed α-metallation, ring closure and aldol-type condensation is described. The reaction leads exclusively to the Z-isomer.