Ambient gold-catalyzed O-vinylation of cyclic 1,3-diketone: A vinyl ether synthesis.

ABSTRACT: Gold-catalyzed O-vinylation of cyclic 1,3-diketones has been achieved for the first time, which provides direct access to various vinyl ethers. A catalytic amount of copper triflate was identified as the significant additive in promoting this transformation. Both aromatic and aliphatic alkynes are suitable substrates with good to excellent yields.

SUBMITTER: Xi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3869262 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature