Wang FD, Wang C, Wang M, Yan H, Jiang J, Li P. Visible-light-induced halocyclization of 2-alkynylthioanisoles with simple alkyl halides towards 3-halobenzo[
b]thiophenes without an external photocatalyst.
Org Biomol Chem 2023;
21:8170-8175. [PMID:
37782212 DOI:
10.1039/d3ob00860f]
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Abstract
A new strategy for the preparation of 3-halobenzo[b]thiophenes via a photo-driven halocyclization/demethylation of 2-alkynylthioanisoles with simple alkyl halides was developed. The reaction can proceed smoothly at room temperature under visible-light irradiation without any external photocatalyst, and the protocol has a range of advantages, including simplicity and mildness of the reaction conditions, good functional-group tolerance, and excellent yields of the products.
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