Synthesis of 2-aryl-1-naphthol derivatives via a tandem palladium catalyzed arylation and dehydrogenation

摘要

The present invention relates to a one-pot process for preparing a compound of formula I: I; by reacting a compound of formula II with a compound of formula III: in the presence of a suitable solvent, a suitable base, a palladium catalyst and a suitable ligand.