Iron‐Catalyzed Vinylogous Michael Addition of Boron Dipyrromethene (BODIPY) Derivatives to para‐Quinone Methides

Abstract

We report herein an effective method for an iron‐catalyzed vinylogous Michael addition of BODIPY derivatives to para‐quinone methides under mild conditions. The corresponding BODIPY‐derived diarylmethane compounds were obtained in 65–93 % yields. This method is featured by its inexpensive catalyst, simple reaction condition and broad substrate scope.