Trans-Selective Semireduction of Activated Alkynes via Phosphine Redox Catalysis

Abstract

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 D2O are demonstrated. Mechanistically, the in situ generated phosphine mediates proton transfer followed by alkene Z to E isomerization.

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Article type
Communication
Submitted
30 Apr 2026
Accepted
10 Jun 2026
First published
11 Jun 2026

Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript

Trans-Selective Semireduction of Activated Alkynes via Phosphine Redox Catalysis

Z. Ye, M. Wang, H. Li, W. Su, Y. Shang and X. Jie, Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted Manuscript , DOI: 10.1039/D6CC02689C

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