Trans-Selective Semireduction of Activated Alkynes via Phosphine Redox Catalysis

Zhuo Ye; Meng Wang (124646); Haiyang Li; Weiping Su; Yaping Shang; Xiaoming Jie

doi:10.1039/d6cc02689c

January 1, 2026Chemical Communications

Trans-Selective Semireduction of Activated Alkynes via Phosphine Redox Catalysis

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To develop a trans-selective organocatalytic semireduction method for activated alkynes using water as a hydrogen source.
Organocatalytic semireduction of activated alkynes using phosphine redox catalysis.
Utilization of water as a hydrogen source primarily from D2O.
Evaluation of substrate scope and functional group tolerance.
Achieved trans-selective semireduction of various activated alkynes with broad substrate scope.
Demonstrated incorporation of deuterium from D2O into the products.
Showed good functional group tolerance in the semireduction process.

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Shows trans-selective reduction of activated alkynes, suggesting a novel catalytic method.

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A trans-selective organocatalytic semireduction of activated alkynes is achieved via phosphine redox catalysis using water as the hydrogen source. Broad substrate scope, functional group tolerance, and deuterium incorporation from D 2 O...

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