Copper-Nanoparticle-Catalyzed A³ Coupling via C-H Activation

Abstract

Recyclable metal nanoparticles provide an efficient, economic, and novel route for the synthesis of propargylamines via three-component A3 coupling reaction of aromatic aldehyde, amine and alkyne. This method provides a wide range of substrate applicability. This protocol avoids the use of heavy metal, co-catalyst and gives propargylamines in quantitative yield.