Zinc-catalyzed silylation of terminal alkynes.

J Org Chem
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Abstract

A rapid and high-yielding silylation of terminal alkynes employing TMSOTf and catalytic quantities of Zn(OTf)2 has been developed. The reaction works well for a variety of substrates including reactive esters. Fifteen examples with yields of >90% are reported.

Year of Publication
2008
Journal
J Org Chem
Volume
73
Issue
7
Pages
2912-5
Date Published
2008 Apr 04
ISSN
0022-3263
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DOI
10.1021/jo702557d
PubMed ID
18331056
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