The selective head-to-tail dimerization of α-hydroxy terminal acetylenes

1984; Science Press; Volume: 26; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0304-5102(84)85110-x

ISSN

1873-3131

Autores

Edward T. Sabourin,

Tópico(s)

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Methods

Resumo

Palladium complexes containing phosphonite ligands, prepared in situ, have been shown to oligomerize terminal acetylenes. The catalysts are particularly effective for those acetylenes containing α-hydroxyl groups. The presence of cuprous iodide enhances the reaction rate and promotes the selectivity to dimer relative to higher oligomers. Only the head-to-tail dimers are found. Cross-dimerization is also discussed.

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