Allylation of Lactol in Water

Mengxue Zheng, Wenxiu Gao, Lei Zhang*, Kaiyu Yan, Zhenguo Zhang, Peizhong Xie*, Teck Peng Loh*

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Abstract

We developed a water-promoted cross-coupling of 3-hydroxyisobenzofuran-1(3H)-ones and allylic boronates under biocompatible conditions. This approach facilitates the synthesis of diverse 3-allylic phthalides with high yields and exceptional selectivity in a metal-free manner. The versatility and practicality of this protocol underscore its significant potential for drug development and applications in medicinal chemistry.

Original languageEnglish
JournalOrganic Letters
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2024
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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