Dual In Situ Generation of Aliphatic Vinyl Ethers and Electron-Deficient ortho-Quinone Methides for Inverse-Electron-Demand [4+2] Cycloaddition: A Selective One-Pot Synthesis of 3-Alkylchromanes
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One Pot
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An inverse-electron-demand [4+2] cycloaddition of in situ generated aliphatic vinyl ethers and electron-deficient ortho-quinone methides (o-QMs) has been developed. The reaction of in situ generated aliphatic vinyl ethers with o-QMs afforded the corresponding 3-alkylchromanes with high stereo- and regioselectivities. The method provides a versatile access to functionalized 3-alkylchromanes and it constitutes a useful tool for the synthesis of biologically active chromanes.