A simple method for the direct synthesis of 2, 2′-binaphthols and dinaphtho [1, 2-b; 2′, 1′- d] furans under mild conditions was developed, utilizing a biaryl coupling reaction via electron donor–acceptor complexes of 1-naphthols with SnCl4. Heating of the complex in a sealed tube for (18–24 h) afforded the corresponding o–o coupled product in excellent yield. Prolonged reaction (56–65 h) under the same conditions afforded in high yield in one step ...