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Authors
- Chuan-Jin Hou Dalian Polytechnic University ,
- Alexander Schuppe
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,
- James Levi Knippel Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,
- Anton Ni Massachusetts Institute of Technology ,
- Stephen Buchwald Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
Conjugated dienes are versatile building blocks and prevalent substructures in synthetic chemistry. Herein, we report a method for the stereoselective hydroalkenylation of alkynes, utilizing readily available enol triflates. We leveraged an in situ generated and geometrically pure vinyl-Cu(I) species to form the Z,Z- or Z,E-1,3-dienes in excellent stereoselectivity and yield. This approach allowed for the synthesis of highly substituted Z-dienes, including pentasubstituted 1,3-dienes, which are difficult to prepare by existing approaches.
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