Abstract

The use of BF(3) x OEt(2) catalysis in Diels-Alder reactions of 3,4-unsubstituted 1,2-naphthoquinones provides direct access to cis-tetrahydrophenanthrene derivatives in good to excellent yields (66-99%) without rapid adduct aromatization commonly associated with corresponding thermal processes.

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