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Synthesis of Chromans via [3 + 3] Cyclocoupling of Phenols with Allylic Alcohols Using a Mo/o-Chloranil Catalyst System
journal contribution
posted on 2009-02-05, 00:00 authored by Yoshihiko Yamamoto, Kouhei ItonagaThe combination of a molybdenum complex (CpMoCl(CO)3 or [CpMo(CO)3]2) and o-chloranil was used as a catalyst in the [3 + 3] cyclocoupling of phenols and allylic alcohols under microwave heating conditions. Substituted chromans were selectively obtained in moderate to good isolated yields.