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Photoredox/Copper Cooperatively Catalyzed Arylalkynylation of [1.1.1]Propellane
Huifang Ma1, Duo Zhang2, Beiyi Cheng3
1School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, 180 Siwangting Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225002, China.
Abstract:
We present a sp2-sp3/sp3-sp bond formation reaction through a three-component coupling strategy involving terminal alkynes, [1.1.1]propellane, and aryl thianthrenium salts that are prepared from arenes. The reaction employs a dual photo/copper catalysis system and provides a streamlined approach for assembling 1-alkynyl-3-aryl bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane derivatives with a broad spectrum of functional group compatibility. Mechanistic studies suggest that the generation of aryl radicals and copper alkynide intermediates was involved.
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