A novel method for the synthesis of heterocyclic acetylenes, e.g., 2-formyl-5-(prop-1-ynyl)thiophen, junipal, from cuprous acetylides and iodo-heterocyclic derivatives is described. Examples of thienyl and furyl derivatives prepared by this method indicate a synthesis of general application.
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Atkinson et al. (1967) studied this question.