Metal-free synthesis of 1H-isochromenes via benzyl ether-assisted, electrophilic addition of diaryl acetylenes
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Bromotrimethylsilane (TMSBr) promoted, intramolecular cyclization of (o-arylethynyl)benzyl ethers to form 1H-isochromenes at room temperature is reported. Further studies indicated that the stability of vinyl carbocations is crucial, similar to the...