Silicon as a directing group in the phosphine-catalyzed [2+3]-cycloaddition of aryl allenones with electron-deficient olefins

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Mar 28:(12):1568-70. doi: 10.1039/b819959k. Epub 2009 Jan 30.

Abstract

This Communication describes a highly efficient phosphine-catalyzed [2+3]-cycloaddition reaction using alpha-trimethylsilyl-substituted aryl allenones and electron deficient olefins; both good yields and good asymmetric induction were obtained.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Electrons*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Phosphines / chemistry*
  • Silicon / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Phosphines
  • phosphine
  • Silicon