Redox-neutral atom-economic rhodium-catalyzed coupling of terminal alkynes with carboxylic acids toward branched allylic esters

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Mar 2;133(8):2386-9. doi: 10.1021/ja1108613. Epub 2011 Feb 3.

Abstract

A new method for the preparation of a wide range of branched allylic esters from terminal alkynes that proceeds via a redox-neutral propargylic CH activation employing a rhodium(I)/DPEphos catalyst is reported.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Allyl Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Allyl Compounds / chemistry
  • Carboxylic Acids / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Esters / chemical synthesis*
  • Esters / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Rhodium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Allyl Compounds
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Esters
  • Rhodium