Sp–sp3 C–C bond formation via Fe(OTf)3/TfOH cocatalyzed coupling reaction of terminal alkynes with benzylic alcohols

Abstract

An Fe(OTf)(3)/TfOH cocatalyzed sp-sp(3) C-C bond formation through the coupling of benzylic alcohols with terminal alkynes in the absence of base has been developed. H(2)O is the sole by-product.