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Scheme 4.
Synthesis of compounds C1–C15. Reagents and conditions: (a) I2, EtOH, reflux, 3–5 h, 45%–87%; (b) BBr3/DCM, DCM, −10 °C to rt, 24–36 h, 35%–57%.