Synthesis of (Z)-tributylstannyl enynes: systematic studies of Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions between (E)-1-iodovinyl-1-tributylstannanes and terminal acetylenes using amines or tetrabutylammonium hydroxide (TBAOH) as activator

Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions involving (E)-iodo vinyl stannanes and terminal acetylenes were carried out in the presence of Pd(PPh3)4, CuI and several amines, affording (Z)-tributylstannyl enynes in moderate to good yields (62–91%). Utilizing the catalytic system containing Pd(PPh3)4 (5%), CuI (10%), and TBAOH (40% in aqueous media) as activator, better yields (72–91%) and lower reaction times were achieved.