Functionalized biaryl derivatives have been prepared by applying [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization
with the aid of Grubbs’ first-generation catalyst (G-I).
The trimerized products were subjected to the Suzuki-Miyaura
cross-coupling reaction sequence to generate highly functionalized
biaryl derivatives.
terphenyl - quinquephenyl - [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization - Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling
- metathesis