Copper mediated oxidative coupling between terminal alkynes and CuCN. Issue 2 (8th January 2015) - Li, Yihang
Graphical abstract: Abstract: A direct oxidative cross coupling between terminal alkynes and CuCN to form 1-cyanoalkynes was reported. FeCl3 was employed as the sole additive. The reaction could be carried out under mild conditions, with moderate to good yields.