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Synthesis
DOI: 10.1055/a-2626-7083
DOI: 10.1055/a-2626-7083
Review
Published as part of the Special Topic Dedicated to Prof. Paul Knochel
Cross-Coupling Reactions Between Alkynyl Metals and (Pseudo)Halides Induced by Earth-Abundant Transition Metals (Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu)

Dedication
Dedicated to Professor Paul Knochel on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Abstract
In this review, we describe the synthesis of substituted alkynes by C–C bond formation, using cross-coupling reactions between alkynyl metals (alkynyl Grignard reagents and alkynyl zinc derivatives) with (pseudo)halides, catalyzed by abundant and inexpensive transition metals such as manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, and copper. These cross-coupling reactions are chemo- and stereoselective.
Keywords
Alkynyl Grignard reagents - Alkynylzinc derivatives - (Pseudo)halides - Cross-couplings - Transition metalsPublication History
Received: 02 May 2025
Accepted after revision: 03 June 2025
Article published online:
07 August 2025
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