The cation exchange resin-promoted coupling of alkynes with aldehydes: one-pot synthesis of α,β-unsaturated ketones

Alkynes undergo smooth coupling with aldehydes in the presence of Amberlyst-15® at room temperature to produce the corresponding α,β-unsaturated ketones in high yields with E-geometry. The use of an inexpensive, readily available, and recyclable cation exchange resin makes this method quite simple and convenient.