Iron-catalyzed enyne cross-coupling reaction

Org Lett. 2008 Dec 4;10(23):5341-4. doi: 10.1021/ol8020226.

Abstract

In the presence of 0.5-1 mol % of FeCl(3) with lithium bromide as a crucial additive, alkynyl Grignard reagents, prepared from the corresponding alkynes and methylmagnesium bromide, react with alkenyl bromides or triflates to give the corresponding conjugated enynes in high to excellent yields. The reaction shows wide applicability to various terminal alkynes and alkenyl electrophiles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Bromides / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Indicators and Reagents / chemistry
  • Iron / chemistry*
  • Styrene / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Alkynes
  • Bromides
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Styrene
  • Iron