Selectfluor-Mediated Tandem Cyclization of Enaminones for the Synthesis of 3-Fluorochromones

Abstract

An efficient synthesis of various 3-fluorochromones (3-fluoro-4H-chromene-4-ones) from enamino ketones by using Selectfluor is described. The key step in the synthesis involves tandem fluorination and cyclization to form 3-fluorochromones in good yields. The significant features of this method include simple operational procedures, a high purity of the product, and excellent regioselectivity.