Abstract
We report the use of cationic gold complexes [Au(NHC)(CH3CN)][BF4] and [{Au(NHC)}2(μ-OH)][BF4] (NHC = N-heterocyclic carbene) as highly active catalysts in the solvent-free hydroalkoxylation of internal alkynes using primary and secondary alcohols. Using this simple protocol, a broad range of (Z)-vinyl ethers were obtained in excellent yields and high stereoselectivities. The methodology allows for the use of catalyst loadings as low as 200 ppm for the addition of primary alcohols to internal alkynes (TON = 35 000, TOF = 2188 h-1).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1330-1334 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | ACS Catalysis |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 21 Jan 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Feb 2015 |
Keywords
- Gold
- Hydroalkoxylation
- Alkynes
- Vinyl ethers
- Solvent-free