Synlett 1990; 1990(1): 53-54
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-20986
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A Facile Synthesis of 2-Trifluoromethylbiphenyls and -terphenyls via the Diels-Alder Reaction of 1-Aryl-3,3,3-trifluoropropynes

Tamejiro Hiyama* , Ken-ichi Sato
  • *Sagami Chemical Research Center, 4-4-1 Nishiohnuma, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 229, Japan
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08 March 2002 (online)

The Diels-Alder reaction of 1-aryl-3,3,3-trifluoropropynes with 1,3-dienes followed by aromatization afforded in good yields 2-trifluoromethylbiphenyls and -terphenyls.