Synfacts 2011(11): 1223-1223  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289194
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Pd-Catalyzed Direct Alkynylation of Aliphatic C-H Bonds

Contributor(s):Paul Knochel, Andreas K. Steib
Y. Ano, M. Tobisu*, N. Chatani*
Osaka University, Suita, Japan
Palladium-Catalyzed Direct Ethynylation of C(sp³)-H Bonds in Aliphatic Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
J. Am. Chem. Soc.  2011,  133:  12984-12986  
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Publication History

Publication Date:
19 October 2011 (online)


Significance

The first palladium-catalyzed alkynylation of unactivated C(sp³)-H bonds in aliphatic carboxylic acid derivatives has been disclosed. 8-Aminoquinoline proved to be the best directing group to promote the desired alkynylation reaction.

Comment

Interestingly, replacement of the
8-aminoquinoline moiety with a 1-aminonaphthyl group or N-methylation of the amide group completely inhibited the ethynylation reaction, indicating that both, the nitrogen of the quinoline moiety and the NH group of the amide are essential for the reaction.