Ru-Catalyzed Cyclization of Terminal Alkynals to Cycloalkenes

Jesús A. Varela, Carlos González-Rodríguez, Silvia G. Rubín, Luis Castedo, and Carlos Saá*
Departamento de Qumica Orgnica y Unidad Asociada al CSIC, Facultad de Qumica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2006, 128 (30), pp 9576–9577
DOI: 10.1021/ja0610434
Publication Date (Web): June 28, 2006
Copyright © 2006 American Chemical Society
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Abstract

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Cycloalkenes can be efficiently prepared by a new Ru-catalyzed cyclization of terminal alkynals. Under appropriate conditions, cycloisomerizations to conjugated aldehydes may be observed. Both processes involve catalytic Ru vinylidenes.

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  • Published In Issue August 02, 2006
  • Received February 13, 2006

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