The Nakamura reaction using a cationic cobalt(III) complex, [Cp*Co(CH3CN)3][SbF6]2 as the catalyst under neutral and aerobic conditions at 110 °C has been described. In solution, the complex is expected to… Click to show full abstract
The Nakamura reaction using a cationic cobalt(III) complex, [Cp*Co(CH3CN)3][SbF6]2 as the catalyst under neutral and aerobic conditions at 110 °C has been described. In solution, the complex is expected to lose a hemilabile acetonitrile ligand to produce a highly electron-deficient cobalt(III) center, and the Lewis acidic nature of the cobalt center has been exploited for the enolization of the dicarbonyl compounds. The reaction of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with alkynes affords the corresponding alkenyl derivative. However, the reaction of phenylacetylene and its derivatives with β-ketoesters affords corresponding terphenyl compounds. Details of the mechanisms of the reactions have been proposed based on in situ LCMS measurements.
               
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