Cu(OTf)₂-Catalyzed Isomerization of 7-Oxabicyclic Alkenes: A Practical Route to the Synthesis of 1-Naphthol Derivatives

 

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Abstract

Lewis acid catalyzed isomerization of 7-oxabicyclic alkenes into 1-naphthol derivatives in high yields (87-98%) under mild reaction conditions has been developed. The mechanism of this reaction is briefly postulated.

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Fangzhi Peng and Baomin Fan contributed equally to this study