Synthesis of Multifunctionalized Furans from Diazoallenes: Rearrangement of 6-Methylenebicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes

Abstract

The synthesis of annulated tetrasubstituted furans using diazoallene precursors is described. This reaction provides efficient access to synthetically useful furan intermediates, which are otherwise difficult to obtain.

Key words

diazoallene - [3+2] cycloaddition - multifunctionalized furans

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The diazoallene compounds were found to be unstable using EI techniques for mass spectrometry measurements.