Synlett 2025; 36(03): 254-258
DOI: 10.1055/a-2330-9955
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Copper-Promoted Dimerization of Benzyl Thiocyanates to Access Functionalized Bibenzyls

Sandeep Singh
,
Saroj Ranjan De
This work was supported by NIT, Uttarakhand and TEQIP-III.


Abstract

The synthesis of bibenzyl derivatives holds significance in organic chemistry due to their diverse pharmacological and synthetic applications. Herein, we report a novel copper-promoted dimerization reaction for the efficient synthesis of functionalized bibenzyls from benzyl thiocyanates. The coupling reaction proceeds under aerobic and mild conditions through a cascade C–S bond cleavage in one pot. Diverse substituents, including electron-withdrawing groups on the aryl ring, are well tolerated to afford the desired products in moderate to good yields. The developed protocol could be utilized to obtain the cross-coupling product from two different electron-deficient benzyl thiocyanates.

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Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 27. Februar 2024

Angenommen nach Revision: 21. Mai 2024

Accepted Manuscript online:
21. Mai 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
04. Juni 2024

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