Synthesis of Naphthocyclobutenes from α-Naphthyl Acrylates by Visible-Light Energy-Transfer Catalysis
2019
Methyl (α-naphthyl) acrylates bearing an ortho-substituent with a hydrogen atom produce naphthocyclobutenes upon Ir(Fppy)3-mediated photosensitization. This reaction can be described as a carbon analogue of the Norrish–Yang reaction: upon triplet excitation of the acrylate a 1,5-HAT results in a 1,4-diradical which forms the cyclobutene. Diastereoselectivities up to >20:1 were observed for the ring-closure reaction.
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