Synthesis of Multisubstituted Indenes via Iron-Catalyzed Domino Reaction of Benzylic Compounds and Alkynes
Journal: Synlett
Year: 2012

A novel approach to synthesizing multisubstituted indenes by iron-catalyzed domino reaction of benzylic compounds and alkynes under mild conditions was developed. This system could be applied to various available substrates in a one-step synthetic procedure in moderate to good yields.