Table 2.
Base optimization
S. No | Base | Equivalents | Yield % |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Na2CO3 | 1.5 | 50 |
2 | Na2CO3 | 3.0 | 65 |
3 | NaHCO3 | 3.0 | 0 |
4 | K2CO3 | 1.5 | 60 |
5 | K2CO3 | 3.0 | 70 |
6 | Cs2CO3 | 1.5 | 70 |
7 | Cs2CO3 | 3.0 | 85 |
8 | Triethylamine | 3.0 | 0 |
9 | Pyridine | 3.0 | 0 |
10 | K2CO3 + Cat. Cs2CO3 | 3.0 | 85 |
*All entries were attempted by using 1.5 equivalent of propargyl bromide, in DMF solvent at 50 °C