Palladium-catalyzed carbonylative synthesis of aryl esters from p-benzoquinones and aryl triflates

A palladium-catalyzed dicarbonylation of p-benzoquinones with aryl triflates has been developed. Using Cr(CO)(6) as the CO source, the reaction proceeds smoothly and efficiently to give a series of aryl esters in moderate to good yields (up to 90%).

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A palladium-catalyzed dicarbonylation reaction has been developed for the synthesis of aryl esters from p-benzoquinones and aryl triflates using Cr(CO)(6) as the CO source. The reaction proceeds smoothly and efficiently, yielding a series of aryl esters in moderate to good yields (up to 90%).