An ambiphilic phosphine/H-bond donor ligand and its application to the gold mediated cyclization of propargylamides†
Abstract
We describe the synthesis of an ambiphilic phosphine/H-bond donor ligand featuring a trifluoroacetamide functionality, its coordination to gold(I) chloride, and its application as a self-activating catalyst for the cyclization of propargylamides.
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