Synthesis of flavones and γ-benzopyranones using mild sonogashira coupling and 18-crown-6 ether mediated 6-endo cyclization

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/ejoc.201200529

An efficient method for the synthesis of flavones and γ- benzopyranones has been developed utilizing a mild Sonogashira coupling and 18-crown-6 ether mediated 6-endo cyclization of o-alkynoylphenyl acetates. By using this strategy, flavones and γ-benzopyranones bearing electron-donating groups, halogens, and simple alkyl substituents were synthesized in satisfactory yields. A facile, mild, and selective method for the synthesis of flavones and γ-benzopyranones is reported. o-Alkynoylphenyl acetates were obtained from either acyl chloride derivatives or substituted salicylates. Upon removing the acetate group, flavones and γ- benzopyranones were synthesized within 15 min with the aid of 18-crown-6 ether. A library of flavones and γ-benzopyranones was established. Copyright