Table 3. Cyclization Reaction Conditions for 1j.
| entry | solvent | T (°C) | t (h) | 2j (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | CH2Cl2 | rt | 24 | 8b |
| 2c | mesitylene/HOAc 4:1 | rt | 96 | 37 |
| 3c | mesitylene/HOAc 4:1 | 40 | 24 | 33 |
| 4c | mesitylene | rt | 96 | -d |
| 5c | mesitylene | 70 | 24 | 49 |
5 mol% of catalyst.
Conversion: 17%.
10 mol% of catalyst.
No p-TsOH was added; no reaction.
