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Abstract Stereoselective thioallylation of alkynes under possible gold redox catalysis was accomplished with high efficiency (as low as 0.1 % catalyst loading, up to 99 % yield) and broad substrate scope (various alkynes, inter‐ and intramolecular fashion). The gold(I) catalyst acts as both a π‐acid for alkyne activation and a redox catalyst for AuI/IIIcoupling, whereas the sulfonium cation generated in situ functions as a mild oxidant. This novel methodology provides an exciting system for gold redox catalysis without the need for a strong oxidant.
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Facilitating Gold Redox Catalysis with Electrochemistry: An Efficient Chemical‐Oxidant‐Free Approach
Abstract Due to the high oxidation potential between AuIand AuIII, gold redox catalysis requires at least stoichiometric amounts of a strong oxidant. We herein report the first example of an electrochemical approach in promoting gold‐catalyzed oxidative coupling of terminal alkynes. Oxidation of AuIto AuIIIwas successfully achieved through anode oxidation, which enabled facile access to either symmetrical or unsymmetrical conjugated diynes through homo‐coupling or cross‐coupling. This report extends the reaction scope of this transformation to substrates that are not compatible with strong chemical oxidants and potentiates the versatility of gold redox chemistry through the utilization of electrochemical oxidative conditions.
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- Award ID(s):
- 1915878
- PAR ID:
- 10118335
- Publisher / Repository:
- Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Angewandte Chemie International Edition
- Volume:
- 58
- Issue:
- 48
- ISSN:
- 1433-7851
- Page Range / eLocation ID:
- p. 17226-17230
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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