Tandem Reaction of Phenyl α‐Cyano‐α‐arylacetates with Quinone Monoimines

Abstract

AbstractA tandem reaction of phenyl α‐cyano‐α‐arylacetates with quinone monoimines was presented, which allowed for the synthesis of various 2‐aminobenzofuran derivatives in low to moderate yields. This method is applicable to a series of phenyl α‐cyano‐α‐arylacetates with various aryl groups and quinone monoimines with different substituents. In addition, a pausible mechanism was proposed.