Formation of an Isomeric Mixture of Dienynes Instead of a Diallene

Attempts to convert 1,1,2,2,7,7,8,8-octaethoxyocta-3,5-diyne to a symmetric allene by reduction with lithium aluminum hydride failed. Instead reduction accompanied by isomerization occurred and afforded 1,1,2,7,8,8-hexaethoxyocta-2,6-dien-4-yne as a mixture of three isomers in 63% total isolated yield.

Metal-free C3–H acylation of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with α-oxo-carboxylic acids

Direct C3–H acylation of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones with α-oxocarboxylic acids under thermo conditions promoted by PIDA has been achieved in a moderate to good yield in a very fast manner.