The Synthesis of Conjugated Bis-Aryl Vinyl Substrates and Their Photoelectrocyclization Reactions towards Phenanthrene Derivatives

The photoelectrocyclization of conjugated vinyl biaryls has proven to be a valuable and efficient strategy for generating phenanthrene derivatives. Contained in this review is an overview of the mechanism for the transformation and a discussion of the reaction scope with a focus on the electrocyclization itself, rearomatization, and the application of the reaction in natural product synthesis. 1 Introduction 2 The Synthesis of Conjugated Vinyl Biaryls 3 Mechanistic Studies 4 Substrate Scope 5 Applications 6 Conclusions

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This review focuses on the photoelectrocyclization of conjugated vinyl biaryls as a valuable strategy for generating phenanthrene derivatives. It provides an overview of the transformation mechanism, discusses the reaction scope, and highlights the application of the reaction in natural product synthesis.