Metathesis reactions. General considerations

Curr Top Med Chem. 2005;5(15):1461-72. doi: 10.2174/156802605775009784.

Abstract

General considerations on the metathesis reaction are reported and illustrated by examples in the area of natural products and/or biologically active compounds.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemical synthesis*
  • Alkenes / chemistry
  • Alkynes / chemical synthesis*
  • Alkynes / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Alkynes
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Ruthenium