Synthesis 2024; 56(20): 3167-3172
DOI: 10.1055/a-2367-1877
paper

β-Nitroacrylates and Phenols as Key Precursors of Arenofuran-3-carboxylates

Benedetta Bassetti
,
Matteo Principi
,
Roberto Ballini
,
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We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Università degli Studi di Camerino (University of Camerino). The research network Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale di ricerca in Metodologie e Processi Innovativi di Sintesi - Bari (CINMPIS-Bari) is also gratefully acknowledged.


Abstract

Herein we report a new, practical and efficient preparation of benzofuran-3-carboxylates and naphthofuran-3-carboxylates starting from β-nitroacrylates and phenols. The reaction is promoted by indium trichloride and leads to the target compounds in good to very good yields under microwave irradiation.

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Publication History

Received: 07 May 2024

Accepted after revision: 16 July 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
16 July 2024

Article published online:
05 August 2024

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