“…Transition-metal-catalyzed hydrofunctionalization of alkenes is a straightforward and atom-economical method to synthesize valuable compounds from simple, cheap, and abundant starting materials . In particular, catalytic hydroalkynylation of alkenes is especially suited for the construction of C(sp 3 )–C(sp) bonds from alkenes and alkynes. , The synthetic utility of the hydroalkynylation process is manifested by the diverse transformations of the resulting alkynyl group, enabling access to an array of functionalized molecules . Carreira, Hayashi, and others have explored the catalytic conjugate addition of terminal alkynes to α,β-unsaturated compounds .…”