Facile Syntheses of Anthra[2,3-b]chalcogenophenes

Abstract

A simple and straightforward method for the synthesis of anthra[2,3-b]furan, anthra[2,3-b]thiophene, and anthra[2,3-b]selenophene from readily available 2-methoxyanthracene is described.

Key words

anthracene - heteroannulation - oxygen - sulfur - selenium

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