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Ruthenium-Catalyzed Tandem Olefin Metathesis−Oxidations

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Andrew A. Scholte, Mi Hyun An, and Marc L. Snapper*

Department of Chemistry, Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, 2609 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467-3860

Org. Lett., 2006, 8 (21), pp 4759–4762

DOI: 10.1021/ol061837n

Publication Date (Web): September 13, 2006

In papers with more than one author, the asterisk indicates the name of the author to whom inquiries about the paper should be addressed.

, marc.snapper@bc.edu

Abstract

The utility of Grubbs' 2nd generation metathesis catalyst has been expanded by the development of two tandem olefin metathesis/oxidation protocols. These ruthenium-catalyzed processes provide cis-diols or α-hydroxy ketones from simple olefinic starting materials.

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Published In Issue October 12, 2006
Received July 25, 2006

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Ruthenium-Catalyzed Tandem Olefin Metathesis−Oxidations