Synthesis of 1,2-Diarylnaphthalenes by Chemoselective Suzuki-Miyaura Reactions of 2-Bromo-1-(trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy)naphthalene

摘要

Suzuki-Miyaura reactions of 2-bromo-1-(trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy) naphthalene, readily available from 1-tetralone in two steps, afforded a variety of 1,2-diarylnaphthalenes. The reactions proceed with excellent chemoselectivity in favor of the bromide position, while the triflate remained unattacked.