Synthesis of a 3(2H)-Furanone Derivative from Propargylic Alcohol, CO, and Phenyl Halide Catalyzed by Transition Metal Complexes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1246/cl.1988.81

2-Methyl-3-butyn-2-ol reacted with CO and phenyl halides in the presence of a catalytic amount of transition metal complexes to afford 2,2-dimethyl-5-phenyl-3(2H)-furanone (bullatenone) under the influence of CO2.