Synthesis of unsymmetrical but-2-yne-1,4-diones is reported through oxidative alkyne translocation of readily accessible homopropargylic alcohols. The developed method consists of an unprecedented one-pot sequential electro-oxidative annulation-fragmentation-chemical selenoxide elimination process. Excellent functional group compatibility was observed, and an array of yne-1,4-diones were synthesized. Derivatization of the alkyne gave access to other valuable scaffolds. Detailed mechanistic studies through the isolation of key intermediates clarified the cascade transformation.
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