One-step Synthesis of Fulgides by Palladium-catalyzed Carbonylation of Substituted 2-Butyne-1,4-diols

Abstract

Abstract The reaction of carbon monoxide with substituted 2-butyne-1,4-diols by pd(OAc)2/I2 catalyst gives derivatives of dimethylenesuccinic anhydride, “fulgides”, in high yields.