Summary of reaction conditions attempted during optimization of the final step to synthesize 3.
| No. | Reaction conditions | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KI (3 eq.), PR3 (3 eq.) and precursor (1 eq.), reflux (3 days) | 87% |
| 2 | a. Reflux KI (3 eq.) and precursor (1 eq.) for 1 h | 84% |
| b. Add PR3 (3 eq.), reflux (4 days) | ||
| 3 | a. KI (3 eq.) and precursor (1 eq.), MW at 160 °C for 1 min | 98% |
| b. Add PR3 (3 eq.), MW at 160 °C (1 h) |