A straightforward synthesis of symmetrical polyendiynes by dimerization reactions of silyl derivatives

F Babudri, V Fiandanese, G Marchese…

Index: Babudri, Francesco; Fiandanese, Vito; Marchese, Giuseppe; Punzi, Angela Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 1998 , vol. 566, # 1-2 p. 251 - 257

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Abstract

A straightforward synthesis of polyendiynes is described. The method is based upon a simple dimerization reaction of silylated enynes in the presence of copper salts. A variety of polyunsaturated compounds have been obtained in high yields and with high retention of configuration.