Synthesis 2006(5): 865-869  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-926321
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Simple Preparation of New Functionalized Furan Derivatives via Sequential C-C and C-O Bond Formation Mediated by Palladium-Phosphine Catalyst

Shinji Tanimori*, Yoshihiro Kato, Mitsunori Kirihata
Department of Bioscience and Informatics, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Science, Osaka Prefecture University, 1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
Fax: +81(72)2549918; e-Mail: tanimori@bioinfo.osakafu-u.ac.jp;
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Publication History

Received 19 August 2005
Publication Date:
07 February 2006 (online)

Abstract

Some new substituted mono-, di-, and tricyclic furans were prepared catalytically from commercial and readily available starting materials via palladium-mediated sequential C-C and C-O bond formation in a single operation.

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Generally, the reaction was carried out with [Pd(η3-C3H5)Cl]2 or Pd(dba)2 as palladium source and PPh3 or dppf as ligand in THF, CH2Cl2, or DCE at r.t. to 50 °C. When the substrate has an acetoxyl group as leaving group, a base, such as organic base or metal carbonate, was used to neutralize the generating acidic species, see reference 14.

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Calculations were carried out using the AM1 method in Mac Spartan Plus Ver 2.0.4, Wavefunction, Inc.