A 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (IBX)–dimethyl sulfoxide (IBX-DMSO)-promoted oxidative aromatization
of spiro[2.5]octa-4,7-dien-6-ones has been developed. A series of substrates with
various substitutions were transformed into oxidative aromatization products in good
to excellent yields. This oxidative aromatization features environmentally friendly
reagents, high efficiency, a broad substrate scope, broad functional-group tolerance,
and mild reaction conditions.
Key words
metal-free reaction - iodoxybenzoic acid - dimethyl sulfoxide - oxidation - aromatization
- spirooctadienones