Abstract
The sigma-enynyl complex [TpRu(C(Ph)=C(Ph)C identical to CPh)(P-MeiPr2)] efficiently catalyses the regioselective cyclization of alpha,omega-alkynoic acids to yield endocyclic enol lactones having ring size up to 12 atoms.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alkynes
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Carboxylic Acids / chemistry
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Catalysis
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Cyclization
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Lactones / chemical synthesis*
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Lactones / chemistry
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Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
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Ruthenium / chemistry
Substances
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Alkynes
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Carboxylic Acids
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Lactones
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Organometallic Compounds
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Ruthenium