Cu(OTf)2 catalyzed homo– and heterocoupling of aromatic and aliphatic terminalalkynes has been developed. Symmetric and unsymmetric 1,3-diynes have been synthesized in good yields under an aerobic condition in the presence of an organic base DBU. This reaction features mild conditions, a wide substrate scope, and excellent functional group compatibility.
approaches to targets with high complexity are directed toward using small, modular building blocks similar to a “Lego” construction using iterative chemistry and automated synthesis. Organoboron compounds are currently in the spotlight for achieving these goals. Here, we report an operationally simple, regioselective protoboration of 1,3-diynes using a mixed diboron reagent and Cu(I)/phosphine catalyst