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J Org Chem
; 76(16): 6611-8, 2011 Aug 19.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21740065
ABSTRACT
Highly stereoselective, palladium-catalyzed α-arylation reactions of 3-aryl-1-indanones with aryl bromides are described. The use of sodium tert-butoxide as a base in this process is required to elevate the efficiencies and stereoselectivities of these reactions. The new methodology was successfully applied to a highly efficient route for the asymmetric synthesis of (+)-pauciflorol F.