A new method for the synthesis of enediynes is described based on stannylcupration of acetylene and certain activated alkynes, in situ reaction with 1-halo-1-alkynes, iododestannylation, and Pd(0)-catalyzed coupling with terminal alkynes.
A new method for the synthesis of enediynes is described based on stannylcupration of acetylene and certain activated alkynes, in situ reaction with 1-halo-1-alkynes, iododestannylation, and Pd(0)-catalyzed coupling with terminal alkynes.