Synthesis 2008(10): 1607-1611  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1072575
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Synthesis of Isocoumarin via PTSA-Catalyzed Annulation of Diarylalkynes

Gaëlle Le Bras, Abdallah Hamze, Samir Messaoudi, Olivier Provot*, Pierre-Benoît Le Calvez, Jean-Daniel Brion, Mouâd Alami*
Laboratoire de Chimie Thérapeutique, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Paris-Sud XI, CNRS, BioCIS, UMR 8076, rue J. B. Clément, 92296 Châtenay-Malabry, France
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Publication History

Received 28 January 2008
Publication Date:
07 April 2008 (online)

Abstract

p-Toluenesulfonic acid (PTSA) in ethanol was used as a mild acid catalyst for the annulation of various functionalized diarylalkynes under microwave irradiation. This metal-free process allowed the synthesis of a range of 3-aryl-substituted isocoumarins in good yields.