Regioselective Cross-Couplings of Coumarins and Flavones with Ethers via C(sp(3))-H Functionalization

J Org Chem. 2015 Jul 17;80(14):7251-7. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.5b00800. Epub 2015 Jul 7.

Abstract

Coumarin and flavone derivatives are highly valuable molecules in drug discovery. Here, two new regioselective cross-dehydrogenation couplings of coumarins and flavones with different ethers via C(sp(3))-H functionalization processes were developed, generating new ether-substituted derivatives not previously reported. These reactions proceeded well via radical mechanisms and provided the corresponding products in good yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Coumarins / chemistry*
  • Drug Discovery
  • Ethers / chemical synthesis*
  • Ethers / chemistry
  • Flavones / chemistry*

Substances

  • Coumarins
  • Ethers
  • Flavones