KMnO4/AcOH-mediated C3-selective direct arylation of coumarins with arylboronic acids

Abstract

An efficient protocol for KMnO₄/AcOH-mediated dehydrogenative direct radical arylation of coumarins with arylboronic acids to afford 3-arylcoumarin derivatives is described. A similar reaction system is also applicable to the 3-arylation of quinolinone derivatives. These KMnO₄/AcOH-mediated coupling reactions occur regioselectively at the C3 position of coumarins and quinolinones. Some notable features of this method are high efficiency, moderate to good yield, and a broad group tolerance.