Acylarene scope^a.

^aRun in 1 (0.5 mmol), 2 (0.75 mmol), 3a (0.75 mmol) scale.

^b1 (0.5 mmol), 2 (1.0 mmol), 3a (1.0 mmol), K₂CO₃ (2.5 mmol), and Ca(OH)₂ (2.5 mmol) were used.