Palladium-catalyzed oxidative carbocyclization/arylation of enallenes

Org Lett. 2011 Nov 4;13(21):5838-41. doi: 10.1021/ol202451f. Epub 2011 Oct 3.

Abstract

A stereoselective palladium-catalyzed oxidative carbocyclization/arylation of enallenes is described. The reaction shows wide tolerance toward highly functionalized arylboronic acids and results in a cis addition of two carbon moieties to an olefin in good to excellent yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Palladium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Palladium