Abstract
An iridium-catalyzed hydrogen transfer has been developed in the presence of p-benzoquinone, allowing the synthesis of a diversity of substituted benzofurans, benzothiophenes, and indoles from substituted benzylic alcohols.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Benzofurans / chemical synthesis*
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Benzofurans / chemistry*
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Benzyl Alcohols / chemical synthesis*
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Benzyl Alcohols / chemistry*
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Catalysis
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Indoles / chemical synthesis*
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Indoles / chemistry*
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Iridium / chemistry*
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Molecular Structure
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Stereoisomerism
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Thiophenes / chemical synthesis*
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Thiophenes / chemistry*
Substances
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Benzofurans
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Benzyl Alcohols
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Indoles
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Thiophenes
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benzothiophene
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Iridium