Iodocyclization of ethoxyethyl ethers to ynamides: an immediate construction to benzo[b]furans.

The iodocyclization of ethoxyethyl ethers to ynamides was completed within three seconds. The corresponding benzo[b]furans were obtained in high yields (84%-quant.) under mild conditions.

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