Michigan Publishing, Arkivoc, 7(2015), p. 330-346, 2015
DOI: 10.3998/ark.5550190.p009.379
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A series of spin-labeled enol ethers has been synthesized in 53-67% yields by superbase-catalyzed (KOH/DMSO suspension as a catalyst) hydroalkoxylation of alkynes (acetylene, phenylacetylene, 4-tert-butylphenylacetylene and 3-ethynylpyridine) by 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl (4-hydroxy-TEMPO) under mild conditions (70-80 degrees C, 1.5-2 h). With unsubstituted acetylene, the hydroalkoxylation readily occurs at atmospheric pressure, yield of the corresponding vinyl ether being 53%.