Platinum-Catalyzed Hydrative Cyclization of 1,6-Diynes for the Synthesis of 3,5-Substituted Conjugated Cyclohexenones

Abstract

We have developed a Pt(COD)Cl2-catalyzed hydrative cyclization of 1,6-diynes leading to the formation of functionalized cyclohexenones in good yields.

Keywords

• diyne
• catalysis
• hydrative cyclization
• cyclohexenones