文摘
A mild approach for a Cp*Co(III)-catalyzed C−H naphthylation of arenes by 7-oxabicyclic alkenes has been developed. In some cases, intermediate products with a 1,2-dihydronaphthalen-1-ol group have been isolated at room temperature in good yield. The catalytic reaction proceeds via C−H activation, insertion, β-oxygen elimination, protonation, and dehydration, respectively. These simple protocols, featuring mild conditions and tolerance of functional groups, exhibit great potential for a variety of synthetic applications.