Synthesis 2016; 48(04): 579-587
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1561295
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© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Rh(II)-Catalyzed Synthetic Strategy for Diverse and Functionalized Halonaphthalenyl Ethers and Esters from Diazo Compounds and Its Application to Polyaromatic Compounds

Ek Raj Baral
a   School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea   Email: yrlee@yu.ac.kr
,
Yong Rok Lee*
a   School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea   Email: yrlee@yu.ac.kr
,
Sung Hong Kim
b   Analysis Research Division, Daegu Center, Korea Basic Science Institute, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
,
Young-Jung Wee
c   Department of Food Science and Technology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea
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Publication History

Received: 04 November 2015

Accepted: 23 November 2015

Publication Date:
28 December 2015 (online)


Abstract

An efficient and simple synthesis of various functionalized halonaphthalenyl ethers and esters in moderate to good yield was achieved via rhodium(II)-catalyzed reaction of readily available diazo compounds with benzyl halides or acid halides. This methodology has several advantages, such as ease of handling, mild reaction conditions, bromine- or chlorine-free route, and the use of an effective catalyst. The synthesized compounds were further converted into valuable polyaromatic compounds using the Suzuki reaction.

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