Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ka Key Cheung"
- Ka Key Cheung's recent research emphasizes innovative synthetic methodologies, specifically focusing on the regioselective synthesis of densely functionalized phenols using a unique benzannulation strategy.
- The study introduces a metal-mediated formal [2+2+1+1] cycloaddition process, showcasing the combination of two different alkynes and carbon monoxide to selectively construct complex phenol derivatives.
- Findings highlight the efficiency of this approach in installing up to five different substituents on a phenol ring, significantly advancing the field of synthetic organic chemistry.
