Synthesis of multisubstituted furans via Cu(i)-catalyzed annulation of ketones with alkynoate under ligand- and additive-free conditions†
Zaigang Luo,Yuyu Fang,Yu Zhao,Peng Liu,Xuemei Xu,Chengtao Feng,Zhong Li,Jie He
RSC Advances Pub Date : 01/08/2016 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C5RA23058F
Abstract

A facile and efficient annulation strategy for the synthesis of multisubstituted furan derivatives has been achieved under mild conditions. The developed transformation via C(sp3)–H bond functionalization catalyzed by copper(I) salts using benzoyl peroxide as an external oxidant possess some obvious advantages. This ligand- and additive-free cyclization protocol offers an environmentally friendly and efficient access to biologically important scaffolds from readily available substrates.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of multisubstituted furans via Cu(i)-catalyzed annulation of ketones with alkynoate under ligand- and additive-free conditions