Synthesis of 1,2,4-Triarylbutane-1,4-Diones Using UV Light Mediated

doi:10.7517/j.issn.1674-0475.2015.04.265

Abstract

Abstract:

Benzoyl radical could be generated from photochemical cleavage reaction of benzoin, which then might add to C=C double bond of α,α-diaryl allylic alcohols followed by 1,2-aryl migration to realize the difunctionalization of alkenes. The reaction provided an efficient approach to synthesize 1,2,4-triarylbutane-1,4-diones. The procedure is highlighted by its operational simplicity and mild reaction conditions.

Key words: UV light, 1,2-aryl migration, difunctionalization, 1,2,4-triarylbutane-1,4-dione

HUANG Hongli, GAO Guolin, YANG Chao, XIA Wujiong, CHEN Xiaoming. Synthesis of 1,2,4-Triarylbutane-1,4-Diones Using UV Light Mediated[J]. Imaging Science and Photochemistry, 2015, 33(4): 265-274.

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