The Pd(PPh(3))(4)-catalyzed cross coupling between 3 and terminal alky
nes furnished enynyl aldehydes 4, which were converted to 6 by condens
ation with 5. Sequential treatment of 6 with n-butyllithium, methanesu
lfonyl chloride, and tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAE)afforded enyne[
3]cumulenes 8.