Pd/C-Catalyzed coupling and cyclization of β-bromo-α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids with terminal alkynes leading to alkylidenefuranones

Palladium-catalyzed coupling of β-bromo-α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acids with terminal alkynes and subsequent regioselective 5-exo-dig cyclization produces (Z)-alkylidenefuranones in good yields.