Gold(III)-Catalyzed Tandem Reaction of O-Arylhydroxylamines with 1,3-Dicarbonyl Compounds: Highly Selective Synthesis of 3-Carbonylated Benzofuran Derivatives
A highly regioselective protocol for the synthesis of 3-carbonylated benzofuran derivatives has been developed involving the gold(III)-catalyzed tandem condensation/rearrangement/cyclization reaction of O-arylhydroxylamines with 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds.