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An unexpected domino reaction of β-keto sulfones with acetylene ketones has been developed. The domino reaction of β-keto sulfones with diynones proceeded smoothly in the presence of 30 mol% K2CO3 without other additives, and afforded the novel 3(2 H)-furanone derivatives. On replacing the diynones with terminal alkyne ketones, the reaction regioselectivity was changed and sulfonylbenzenes were obtained via benzannulation in good yields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The intramolecular cyclization of allylamines and ketones was achieved in the presence of potassium tert-butoxide and N,N-dimethylformamide. A series of 4-arylquinolines was prepared in good yields. The reaction could be accomplished at room temperature using only a substoichiometric amount of potassium tert-butoxide. On the other hand, the reaction of the structurally analogous allyl ethers afforded diverse products. The reaction may proceed via the rearrangement of α-aminoallyl radicals and the generation of nucleophilic enamine intermediates. This finding represents a new strategy for the synthesis of quinoline derivatives from readily available 2-(allylamino)phenyl ketones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]