Organocatalytic asymmetric chlorinative dearomatization of naphthols?

Chemical Science Pub Date: 2015-04-27 DOI: 10.1039/C5SC00494B

Abstract

An organocatalytic asymmetric chlorinative dearomatization of naphthols was realized for the first time, providing chiral naphthalenones with a Cl-containing all-substituted stereocenter in excellent yields and enantioselectivity (up to 97% yield and 96% ee). The reaction features mild reaction conditions, good tolerance of diverse functional groups and simple reaction operation.

Graphical abstract: Organocatalytic asymmetric chlorinative dearomatization of naphthols
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