Highly-selective synthesis of functionalized spirobenzofuranones and diketones†
Abstract
A convenient and atom-economical rhodium(III)-catalyzed highly-selective hydroacylation for the synthesis of spirobenzofuranones and diketones has been successfully developed. Ortho-hydroxyl-group-assisted aldehyde C–H cascade [4 + 1] annulation makes the formation of spiro compounds more efficient.