Regioselective cobalt(II)-catalyzed [2 + 3] cycloaddition reaction of fluoroalkylated alkynes with 2-formylphenylboronic acids: easy access to 2-fluoroalkylated indenols

Abstract

[2 + 3] cycloaddition reactions of fluorinated alkynes with 2-formylphenylboronic acids under the influence of Co(acac)2·2H2O in two-component solvents of acetonitrile/2-propanol at reflux temperature for 18 h took place smoothly, affording the corresponding fluoroalkylated indenol derivatives in good yields. This reaction shows excellent regioselectivity, giving 2-fluoroalkylated indenols, together with a very small amount of 3-fluoroalkylated indanones as side products.

Keywords

• [2 + 3] cycloaddition
• cobalt catalyst
• fluorine-containing
• indenols
• regioselective