Stereoselective synthesis of hydroxy stilbenoids and styrenes by atom-efficient olefination with thiophthalides?

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date: 2012-01-10 DOI: 10.1039/C2OB06991A

Abstract

The synthesis of stilbenoids and styryl carboxylic acids is accomplished with high E-stereoselectivity by olefination of aldehydes with thiophthalides under basic conditions. The olefination is highly atom-efficient as it only loses elemental sulfur during the reaction. This olefination, in conjunction with retro Kolbe–Schmitt reaction, allows facile synthesis of E-hydroxystilbenoids with minimal employment of protecting groups. This study also discloses two important findings: formation of i) 4-methylsulfanyl isocoumarins and ii) an 2-arylindenone.

Graphical abstract: Stereoselective synthesis of hydroxy stilbenoids and styrenes by atom-efficient olefination with thiophthalides
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