Synthesis 1986; 1986(9): 749-751
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31764
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Palladium-Catalyzed Reaction of 2-Hydroxyaryl and Hydroxyheteroaryl Halides with 1-Alkynes: An Improved Route to the Benzo[b]furan Ring System

A. Arcadi* , F. Marinelli, S. Cacchi
  • *Dpt. di Chimica, Ingegneria Chimica e Materiali, Università degli Studi, Via Assergi 4, I-67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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20 August 2002 (online)

The reaction of 2-hydroxyaryl and hydroxyheteroaryl halides with a variety of 1-alkynes in the presence of a base, bis[triphenyl-phosphine]-palladium(II) diacetate, and copper(I) iodide at room temperature or 60°C produces 2-substituted benzo[b]furans, usually in good yield.