A convenient synthesis of monosubstituted 3-alkynylfurans by Suzuki coupling reaction
of 3-furanylboronic acid with substituted acetylene bromides is described. The internal
alkyne products were attainable in 50-89% yields from substrates free of relatively
acidic protons. Our protocol is expected to find applications in the synthesis of
structurally related natural products.
Suzuki coupling - monosubstituted 3-alkynylfurans - 3-furanylboronic acid - bromoalkynes