Ni-catalyzed intramolecular cycloaddition of methylenecyclopropanes to alkynes

Org Lett. 2011 Feb 18;13(4):640-3. doi: 10.1021/ol1028628. Epub 2011 Jan 18.

Abstract

Ni-catalyzed intramolecular cycloaddition of methylenecyclopropanes (MCPs) to arkylalkynes via proximal bond cleavage is reported. The reaction provides a facile route for the preparation of cyclopenta[a]indene derivatives.