(Alkylthio)alkynes as Addends in the Co(0) Catalyzed Intramolecular Pauson-Khand Reaction. Substituent Driven Enhancements of Annulation Efficiency and Stereoselectivity

Abstract
Compared to terminal alkynes, (methylthio)alkynes are generally superior substrates for the thermally promoted, Co2(CO)8 catalyzed Pauson-Khand reaction of enynes and allenynes, providing enones in higher yields and with enhanced diastereoselectivity. Improvements in yield dependent upon the use of 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol as co-solvent and an apparent preference for endo selectivity with (ethoxy)alkynes are also disclosed.

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