A simple method for the conversion of propargyl alcohols to symmetrical 1,5-diynes using low valent titanium reagents

Reaction of propargyl alcohols with low valent titanium species, prepared using the TiCl4/Et3N and TiCl4/Zn reagent systems, gives the corresponding symmetrical 1,5-diynes in 56–74% yields.

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