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Synthesis of Alkynes from Enol Esters
Author(s) -
Craig J. Cymerman,
Bergenthal M. D.,
Fleming I.,
HarleyMason J.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition in english
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 0570-0833
DOI - 10.1002/anie.196904291
Subject(s) - enol , phosphonium , chemistry , olefin fiber , organic chemistry , catalysis
Eliminations leading from enol sulfonates, enol phosphates, and enol phosphonium salts to alkynes are reviewed. Olefin eliminations are usually the rate‐determining step in the formation of the triple bond. Enol esters may also play a role in the biosynthesis of alkynes.