provides the most straightforward approach to propargylic amines. However, the related
reaction of ketones, especially aromatic ketones, is still a significant challenge. A highly
efficient catalytic protocol has been developed for the coupling of aromatic ketones with
amines and terminal alkynes, in which CuI, generated in situ from the reduction of CuBr2
with sodium ascorbate, has been identified as the highly efficient catalyst. Since propargylic …