Synthesis 2009(20): 3504-3510  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1216991
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Copper-Catalyzed Hydroalkylation of Alkynes: Addition of sp³ C-H Bonds Across Carbon-Carbon Triple Bonds

Lehao Huang, Kai Cheng, Bangben Yao, Jinlong Zhao, Yuhong Zhang*
Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. of China
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Publication History

Received 29 March 2009
Publication Date:
03 September 2009 (online)

Abstract

The regioselective copper-catalyzed addition of sp³ C-H bonds adjacent to an oxygen atom to various alkynes has been accomplished under mild reactions conditions in the presence of tert-butyl hydroperoxide to give the corresponding alkenylated products.