Zhao Y, Sun L, Chang J, Liu B. Synthesis of Spirocyclohexadienones via Palladium-Catalyzed Dearomatization of Dibenzoxaborins.
Org Lett 2024;
26:1056-1061. [PMID:
38284998 DOI:
10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04244]
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Abstract
The development of Pd(II)-catalyzed dearomatization transformation of dibenzoxaborins with alkynes triggered by transmetalation from boron to palladium has been achieved, leading to the synthesis of spirocyclohexadienones, an important skeleton demonstrating potential biomedical utility. The [3 + 2] spiroannulation exhibits remarkable regioselectivity and broad substrate scope under mild reaction conditions. This methodology employs dibenzoxaborin as a substrate to establish the formal dearomatization of 2-phenylphenol, which poses a formidable energy barrier to the destruction of aromaticity.
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