Direct Alkynylation of Carbonyl Compounds Using an Efficient Catalytic System: Triisopropylsilanol/KOH

Abstract

The first triisopropylsilanol/KOH-catalyzed direct alkynylation of carbonyl compounds to access propargylic alcohols was achieved. This approach is particularly simple and operates under mild conditions. Moreover, the catalytic system exhibits a wide tolerance for various substrates, including aromatic aldehydes and aromatic acetylenes, giving 1,3-diarylpropargyl alcohols with yields exceeding 88%, avoiding the usual formation of chalcone derivatives or polymers.

Key words

alkynylation - triisopropylsilanol - propargylic alcohol - KOH - carbonyl compounds

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