ChemInform Abstract: Metal-Free Oxidative Hydrophosphinylation of 1,7-Enynes

A new metal-free oxidative hydrophosphinylation of 1,7-enynes for forming polyfunctionalized 3,4-dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-ones has been realized using readily accessible diarylphosphine oxide and TBPB as an oxidant. The reaction pathway involves an in situ-generated P-centered radical-triggered α,β-conjugate addition/6-exo-dig cyclization/H-abstraction sequence, providing a direct and promising protocol for the formation of C–P, C–C and C–H bonds and rapid construction of complex heterocyclic compounds.