Copper-catalyzed domino synthesis of multi-substituted benzo[b]thiophene through radical cyclization using xanthate as a sulfur surrogate

Abstract

The Cu-catalyzed domino synthesis of multi-substituted benzo[b]thiophene through radical cyclization of 2-iodophenyl ketones was developed using xanthate as a sulfur surrogate. This method was extended to obtain tetracyclic Lupinalbin analogues through double C–S/C–O bond formation by changing the substituents. The products were converted to a HTI photoswitch, benzothiophene-fused flavone.