A novel CuI-catalyzed cross-coupling of propargyl epoxides with P(O)H compounds is disclosed. The reaction proceeded efficiently under mild conditions to give 4-phosphoryl 2,3-allenols in good to high yields with excellent selectivity. The utility of the products was demonstrated and a plausible mechanism was also proposed.
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