Access to Z-Selective 1,3-Enynes via Ni-Catalyzed Intermolecular Cross-Alkylalkynylation of Terminal Alkynes

Org Lett. 2021 Jul 2;23(13):5186-5191. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c01728. Epub 2021 Jun 14.

Abstract

Access to 1,3-conjugated enynes with defined stereoselectivity is highly desirable and challenging. Herein, we report a facile synthesis of stereodefined 1,3-conjugated enynes via Ni-catalyzed intermolecular cross-alkylalkynylation of alkynes with unsaturated carbonyl compounds and alkynes or alkynyl silicates. The operational simple protocol proceeds at room temperature and tolerates a wide range of functional groups, providing an attractive alternative to carbonyl-tethered trisubstituted conjugated 1,3-enynes from easily accessible starting materials.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't