A new method to prepare phenanthro[9,10-c]thiophenes has been developed. In the presence of triflic acid, 3,4-diaryl thiophenes undergo 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ)-promoted cyclo-oxidation. NMR and computational studies indicate that protonation of the thiophene plays a key role in this reaction. The reaction can be used to prepare phenanthro[9,10-c]thiophene, as well as derivatives with alkyl, bromo, and methoxy substituents. However, the yields and selectivity of the reaction depend on both the nature and location of the substituents. Bis(3-methoxyphenyl)thiophene reacts under these conditions to give the desired product in 57 % yield, while bis(4-methoxyphenyl)thiophene gives no product. Bis(3-bromophenyl)thiophene did not react, but cyclo-oxidation of bis(4-bromophenyl)thiophene provides the desired product in 34 % yield.
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