Meng-Xue Hu

Sep 4, 2024 | thieme-connect.com | Meng-Xue Hu |Peng R. Chen |Le-Wei Miao

Buy Article Permissions and Reprints All articles of this category A Fe(OTf)3 and γ-cyclodextrin-catalyzed hydroarylation of alkenes with 1-naphthols or 2-naphthols is demonstrated. This efficient and general method delivers a wide range of benzylic naphthols from readily available starting materials with high chemo- and regioselectivity in up to 99% yield, with no need for a strong base or additive.