Synthesis 2006(21): 3647-3653  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-950209
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Efficient Condensation Reactions of Electron-Rich Arenes with Aldehydes and Enals Promoted by Gold(III) Chloride: Practical Synthesis of Triaryl- and Triheteroarylmethanes and Related Compounds

Vijay Nair*, N. Vidya, K. G. Abhilasha
Organic Chemistry Division, Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Trivandrum 695019, India
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Received 2 June 2006
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21. August 2006 (online)

Abstract

Electron-rich arenes undergo gold(III) catalyzed condensation reactions with aldehydes and enals to afford bis- and tris-addition products, respectively, in high yields.