Synthesis 1991; 1991(11): 975-978
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26621
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Preparation of 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydropyridines from 5-Alkynylamines Under the Catalytic Action of Gold(III) Salts

Yukitoshi Fukuda* , Kiitiro Utimoto
  • *Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University, Yoshida, Kyoto, 606 Japan
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29 April 2002 (online)

Intramolecular addition of amine to carbon-carbon triple bonds in 5-alkynylamines produces 2,3,4,5-tetrahydropyridines under the catalytic action of an aurate salt. Some venom components of various ant species are synthesized by the application of this reaction.

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