Mn(III)-promoted synthesis of spiroannular tricyclic scaffolds via sulfonylation/dearomatization of biaryl ynones

A Mn(III)-promoted radical oxidative ipso-annulation reaction of biaryl ynones with sodium sulfinates to construct various substituted spiro[5.5]trienones has been explored in this study. This protocol is characterized by mild reaction conditions, good substrates functional group compatibility, cheap and easily prepared Mn(OAc)(3)center dot 2H(2)O, and it demonstrates a simple operation. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.