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Dearomatization-Rearomatization Strategy for ortho-Selective Alkylation of Phenols with Primary Alcohols
Yu, Jianjin,Li, Chao-Jun,Zeng, Huiying
supporting information, p. 4043 - 4048 (2020/12/18)
Phenols are common precursors and core structures of a variety of industrial chemicals ranging from pharmaceuticals to polymers. However, the synthesis of site-specifically substituted phenols is challenging, and thus the development of new methods for this purpose would be highly desirable. Reported here is a protocol for palladium-catalyzed ortho-selective alkylation reactions of phenols with primary alcohols by a dearomatization-rearomatization strategy, with water as the sole by-product. Various substituted phenols and primary alcohols were compatible with the standard reaction conditions. The detailed mechanism of this transformation was also investigated.
Palladium-catalyzed aerobic synthesis of: Ortho -substituted phenols from cyclohexanones and primary alcohols
Zeng, Huiying,Yu, Jianjin,Li, Chao-Jun
supporting information, p. 1239 - 1242 (2020/02/04)
Due to the importance of phenols as structural cores and precursors of chemical products, synthesis of site-specific substituted phenols is highly desirable and a significant challenge. An aerobic palladium-catalyzed site-specific synthesis of ortho-substituted phenols from cyclohexanones and primary alcohols via an oxidation/aldol/dehydration/aromatization process has been developed. Various substituted cyclohexanones and primary alcohols are successfully transformed into ortho-substituted phenols. In addition, this catalytic reaction uses air as the terminal oxidant and generates water as the sole by-product. Furthermore, the method can also be extended to polyhydroxyl substituted substrates with high chemoselectivity between primary and secondary alcohols. This method provides a greener tool for synthesizing primary alkyl ortho-substituted phenols.
