Dearomatizing Photocyclization and Oxidative Aromatization: Constructing Polycyclic Arenes from Styrenes

• Published in: Chemistry, an Asian journal Vol. 20; no. 10; p. e202401671
• Main Authors: Li, Dong, Huang, Tao, He, Yuhang, Zhao, Qianyi, Gong, Lei, Lin, Yu-Mei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 15.05.2025
• Subjects: [4+2] annulation; aromatization; styrenes; photocyclization

The direct construction of polycyclic arenes through ring formation using simple building blocks is highly appealing but remains challenging in organic chemistry. In this study, we introduce an efficient cascade reaction that combines dearomatizing photocyclization with oxidative aromatization, driv...