[image omitted] The lithium tert-butoxide reagent was found to promote the addition of terminal aromatic alkynes to various aromatic aldehydes. This reaction was efficiently carried out in anhydrous dimethylformamide at room temperature in air for 50min, and the corresponding propargylic alcohols were obtained in good to excellent yields (up to 95%).
[image omitted] The lithium tert-butoxide reagent was found to promote the addition of terminal aromatic alkynes to various aromatic aldehydes. This reaction was efficiently carried out in anhydrous dimethylformamide at room temperature in air for 50min, and the corresponding propargylic alcohols were obtained in good to excellent yields (up to 95%).