Nucleophilic Dearomatization of Chloromethyl Naphthalene Derivatives via 畏3-Benzylpalladium Intermediates: A New Strategy for Catalytic Dearomatization
Palladium-catalyzed nucleophilic dearomatization of chloromethyl naphthalene derivatives to produce ortho- or para-substituted carbocycles in satisfactory to excellent yields has been developed. The unprecedented dearomatization reactions proceeded smoothly under mild conditions via 畏3-benzylpalladium intermediates.