Transition-Metal-Free Coupling Annulation of Arynes with Ketones and Alkynoates: Assembly of Functionalized Naphthalenes

A transition-metal-free coupling
annulation reaction of arynes,
ketones, and alkynoates has been demonstrated. Using this formal [2
+ 2 + 2] cycloaddition reaction, a wide variety of naphthalene derivatives
were conveniently constructed in one pot with high efficiency. In
addition, this novel and valid annulation has been successfully applied
to the synthesis of 1-phenanthrenol derivatives.