Highly selective copper-catalyzed trifunctionalization of alkynyl carboxylic acids: an efficient route to bis-deuterated β-borylated α,β-styrene

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Oct 28;51(84):15394-7. doi: 10.1039/c5cc05084g.

Abstract

A copper-catalyzed highly efficient protocol for the synthesis of bis-deuterated β-borylated α,β-styrene derivatives, which can be further transformed to practical isotopically labeled compounds, has been developed. Alkynyl carboxylic acids are employed as alkyne synthons yet demonstrate a sharp discrepancy in reactivity and selectivity compared to terminal alkynes. Meanwhile, this reaction offers a novel and efficient strategy for highly selective trifunctionalization of the carbon-carbon triple bond at ambient temperature.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Carboxylic Acids / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Styrene / chemical synthesis*
  • Styrene / chemistry
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Styrene
  • Copper