title: Base-catalyzed stereoselective isomerization of electron-deficient propargylic alcohols to E-enones.
abstract: We have developed highly stereoselective methods to isomerize electron-deficient propargylic alcohols to E-enones under mild conditions (EWG = electron-withdrawing group). Among weak bases we screened, catalytic (10-20 mol %) 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO) was found to be effective in most cases. When the substrate is conjugated with an amide, the addition of sodium acetate catalyzed the isomerization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA.
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Sonye
authors.forename: Kazunori
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Koide