Abstract
The site-selective α-allylic alkylation of enones with alcohols via gold-triggered formation of nucleophilic allenoates by means of [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangements of propargylic carboxylates is reported. A range of α-alkylated enones is obtained in high yields in the presence of the gold complex [JohnPhosAu(ACN)]SbF6 (2 mol%) as the promoting agent. Examples of allylation/Friedel–Crafts alkylation sequences are also provided, delivering densely functionalized dihydroindenes and dihydrobenzo[7]annulenes in a one-pot procedure in moderate yields. The role of the Bronsted acidity (i.e., pivalic acid) delivered during the reaction course in assisting the formation of carbocationic intermediates is documented.
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