Synfacts 2011(10): 1121-1121  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1261072
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Cu-Catalyzed Coupling Reaction to Yield Ynimides

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Andreas K. Steib
T. Sueda*, A. Oshima, N. Teno
Hiroshima International University, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
20 September 2011 (online)

Significance

A new copper-catalyzed coupling reaction between alkynyl(triaryl)bismuthonium salts and five-membered imides is described. This reaction provides the first reliable synthesis of N-alkynyl imides (ynimides) reported in the literature.