The Synthesis of Benzofulvenes through Palladium-Catalyzed Sequential Three-Component Reactions

An approach for the synthesis of benzofulvenes has been developed through palladium-catalyzed sequential three-component reactions. The reactions likely involve C,C-palladacycles as the key intermediates. The palladacycles are generated through cascade reactions of aryl halides and alkynes, and then reacted with CH2Br2 to form benzofulvenes as the final products.