Abstract

The first transition-metal-free regioselective synthesis of 2,3-diarylindenones via tandem annulation of 2-alkynylbenzaldehydes with phenols is described. Two different modes of reaction controlled by electronic effects and temperature furnished either "non-rearranged" or "rearranged" indenones in high selectivity.

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