An unprecedented method for the synthesis of highly functionalized indanes from arynes and α,γ-diketo esters is described. Importantly, mild and nearly pH-neutral conditions ensure excellent functional group tolerance. Theoretical studies… Click to show full abstract
An unprecedented method for the synthesis of highly functionalized indanes from arynes and α,γ-diketo esters is described. Importantly, mild and nearly pH-neutral conditions ensure excellent functional group tolerance. Theoretical studies indicated that the reaction proceeds through a benzocyclobutane intermediate.
               
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