Table 1.
Entry | Alkyne | Solvent | Temp. (time) | Conv. (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DPA | CH3CN | reflux (26h) | 0 |
2 | DPA | EtOH | reflux (32h) | 0 |
3 | PA | CH3CN | reflux (24h) | 0 |
4 | DMAD | MeOH | reflux (4 h) | 93a |
5 | DMAD | D2O | r.t. (12 h) | 50a |
6 | DMAD | D2O | 70 °C (3 h) | >99 |
7b | DEBD | EtOH | 30 °C (96 h) | 86a |
8 | DEBD | EtOH | reflux (10h) | >99 |
9 | DEBD | CDCl3 | reflux (32h) | >99 |
10 | DEBD | CH3CN | reflux (4 h) | >99 |
By‐products detected in NMR.
Cu wire catalyst added.