Synthesis of symmetrical 1,3-butadiynes by homocoupling reactions of alkynylboronates mediated by a copper salt

Yasushi Nishihara, Masanori Okamoto, Yoshiaki Inoue, Mikihiro Miyazaki, Mitsuru Miyasaka, Kentaro Takagi

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Abstract

Alkynylboronates are employed as a practical and versatile precursor for a variety of π-conjugated organic compounds. In the presence of a Cu(I) or Cu(II) salt, transformation of alkynylboronates into the corresponding 1,3-diynes upon exposure to air takes place readily in aprotic polar solvents such as DMI.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8661-8664
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume46
Issue number50
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 12 2005

Keywords

  • 1,3-Diynes
  • Boron
  • Copper
  • Homocoupling
  • Transmetalation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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