Cyclotrimerization of Enaminones: An Efficient Method for the Synthesis of 1,3,5-Triaroylbenzenes

Abstract

An efficient method for the synthesis of 1,3,5-triaroylbenzenes 2a-f by cyclotrimerization of enaminones 1a-f in acetic acid/pyridine (4:1) is illustrated. The structures of the products have been delineated by spectroscopic methods.

Keywords

cyclotrimerization - enaminones - triaroylbenzenes - supramolecular chemistry - regioselectivity

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