Intramolecular C-H insertions adjacent to sulfur for the diastereoselective synthesis of thienofuranones.
A new approach to the diastereoselective synthesis of thienofuranones is described in which an intramolecular 1,5-carbenoid C-H insertion adjacent to sulfur features as a key step.
Skerry
Paul S
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Department of Chemistry, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK.
Swain
Nigel A
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Harrowven
David C
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Smyth
Donald
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Bruton
Gordon
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Brown
Richard C D
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