Synthesis of Naphthopyrans via Formal (3+3)-Annulation of Propargylic (Aza)-para-Quinone Methides with Naphthols

Abstract
Herein, we report an efficient Brønsted acid-catalyzed formal (3+3)-annulation of (aza)-para-quinone methides generated in situ from propargylic alcohols with naphthol derivatives, which involves 1,8-conjugate addition/6-endo annulation process. This protocol provides an effective method for preparing important functionalized pyranocoumarins under mild conditions.
Funding Information
  • Department of Education of Guangdong Province (2019KTSCX184)
  • Jiangmen City Science and Technology Basic Research Project (2020030102050005285, 2020030102060005412)
  • Project of Young Innovative Talents in Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province (2018KQNCX263)
  • COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention and Control Project of Wuyi University (2020FKZX01)
  • Science Foundation for Young Teachers of Wuyi University (2019td02)
  • Jiangmen Program for Innovative Research Team (2018630100180019806)