Palladium(0)-catalyzed arylative dearomatization of phenols

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Jun 22;133(24):9282-5. doi: 10.1021/ja203644q. Epub 2011 May 25.

Abstract

The palladium-catalyzed arylative dearomatization of phenols to yield spirocyclohexadienone products in good to excellent yields has been developed. Preliminary results demonstrate that the formation of the spirocyclic all-carbon quaternary center can be accomplished with high levels of enantiocontrol (up to 91% ee).

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Palladium / chemistry*
  • Phenols / chemistry*
  • Spiro Compounds / chemistry
  • Substrate Specificity

Substances

  • Phenols
  • Spiro Compounds
  • Palladium