Cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate mediated oxidative addition of 1,3-dicarbonyl
compounds to terminal acetylenes to yield multisubstituted furan
derivatives is reported here. The simplicity of the reaction and
the ease of execution are particularly noteworthy.
cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate - oxidative addition - terminal acetylenes - multisubstituted
furans - 1,3-dicarbonyl
compounds