Gold-Catalyzed C–H Oxidative Polyacyloxylation Reaction of Hindered Arenes

Abstract

The synthesis of polyacyloxylated aromatic derivatives was achieved in moderate yields using a gold-catalyzed C–H activation strategy and di(acetoxy)iodobenzene as an oxidant.

Key words

homogeneous catalysis - arenes - esters - oxidation - gold

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