Catalytic asymmetric olefin metathesis

Chemistry. 2001 Mar 2;7(5):945-50. doi: 10.1002/1521-3765(20010302)7:5<945::aid-chem945>3.0.co;2-3.

Abstract

This paper provides a survey of the first examples of efficient catalytic enantioselective olefin metathesis reactions. Mo-catalyzed asymmetric ring-closing (ARCM) and ring-opening (AROM) reactions allow access to myriad optically enriched compounds that are otherwise difficult to access.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemical synthesis
  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Alkenes