A new and general one-pot synthesis of propargyl alcohols from esters

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Mar 21;47(11):3281-3. doi: 10.1039/c0cc04597g. Epub 2011 Feb 1.

Abstract

Intermediates easily prepared by partial reduction of various esters with LDBBA as a reducing agent smoothly react with lithium acetylides to give propargyl alcohols, without isolation of partial reduction intermediates, in good yields (73-83%).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemical synthesis
  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Esters
  • Lithium / chemistry
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Propanols / chemical synthesis
  • Propanols / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Esters
  • Propanols
  • Lithium
  • propargyl alcohol