Synthesis 2007(9): 1301-1303  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-966008
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Application of Iodanes to the Dimerization of Terminal Alkynes

Jie Yan*a, Feng Linb, Zhenping Yanga
College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, Zhejiang, P. R. of China
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Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, P. R. of China
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Publication History

Received 8 January 2007
Publication Date:
05 April 2007 (online)

Abstract

The dimerization of terminal acetylenes was studied using iodanes as oxidants under palladium-catalyzed conditions. It was found that a number of iodanes were useful in the reaction, with (diacetoxyiodo)benzene and iodosylbenzene being the best oxidants. Diynes were prepared in the dimerization in good yields in a short period of time at room temperature.

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Yan, J.; Wu, J. L.; Jin, H. W. to be published.