Simple and Efficient Access to 3-Ethoxycarbonylpyrroles, Benzofurans, and Naphthofurans

An efficient method was developed for the synthesis of pyrrole and furan derivatives from enamines, phenols, and naphthols. The key steps involve iodocyclization and alumina-induced dehydroiodination reactions.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPq, Brazil)

Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo (FAPESP)

Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES)