Synthesis of Dibenzothiophene and 1,4-Dihydrodibenzothiophene Derivatives via Allylic Phosphonium Salt Initiated Domino Reactions.

Two efficient synthetic protocols were developed for the synthesis of dibenzothiophene and 1,4-dihydrodibenzothiophene using thioaurones and allylic phosphonium salt. Mild reaction conditions, a one-pot procedure, and easily accessible starting materials make these protocols powerful tools for the synthesis of these compounds, which are often used in material and pharmaceutical sciences.