Unexpected formation of poly-functionalized fulvenes by the reaction of a tetraaryl[5]cumulene with iodine

Org Biomol Chem. 2021 Sep 15;19(35):7594-7597. doi: 10.1039/d1ob01270c.

Abstract

Longer cumulenes have come to draw considerable attention due to their unique properties and reactivities, leading to various hydrocarbons. In this manuscript, we describe the reaction of tetrakis(p-methoxyphenyl)[5]cumulene with iodine to afford poly-functionalized fulvenes via unexpected migration of a terminal aryl ring under ambient conditions. The obtained iodinated fulvenes were utilized in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions affording penta- and fully-arylated fulvenes successfully.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't