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. 2022 Oct 25;12(47):30426–30431. doi: 10.1039/d2ra06080a

The transformation of 3a to benzofuransa.

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Entry Reagent Solvent Temp. [°C] Time [h] Yieldb [%]
4a 5a
1 K2CO3 THF r.t. 4 97
2 Pyridine THF 70 12 Trace
3 AcOH 110 3 98
4 PPTS PhCH3 110 7 95 Trace
5 TFA PhCH3 110 4 95 Trace
6 p-TsOH (CF3)2CHOH r.t. 0.5 98
a

The reactions were performed with 2a (0.2 mmol) in 2 ml of solvent.

b

Isolated yield.