Gold-catalyzed cyclization of 1,5-diynesw ith ketones as reagents and solvent provides diversely substituted vinyl ethers under mild conditions. The regioselectivity of such gold-catalyzed cyclizations is usually controlled by the scaffold of the diyne. Herein, we report the first solvent-controlled switchingo fr egioselectivity from a6 -endo-dig-to 5endo-dig-cyclization in these transformations,p roviding fulvene derivatives. With respectt ot he functional-group toler-ance, aryl fluorides, chlorides, bromides,and ethers are tolerated. Furthermore, the mechanism and selectivity are put to scrutinyb ye xperimental studies and at hermodynamic analysis of the product. Additionally,6 -(vinyloxy)fulvenesa re a hitherto unknown class of compounds. Theirr eactivity is briefly evaluated, to give insights into their potential applications.[ + + ] Crystallographic investigation;T heoreticali nvestigation Supporting information and the ORCID identification number(s) for the author(s) of this article can be found under: https://doi.
Palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of arylboronic acids with acid chlorides at room temperature under phosphine-free conditions affords the corresponding aromatic ketones in excellent yields within short times. This synthetic method overcomes common disadvantages of Friedel-Crafts acylation procedures and is compatible with both electron-donating and electronwithdrawing substituents on the aryl ring of the acyl chlorides.
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