Platinum-catalysed intermolecular addition of carbonyl compounds to 1,6-enynes: investigation of a new reaction pathway

Dalton Trans. 2016 Sep 14;45(34):13294-9. doi: 10.1039/c6dt01725h. Epub 2016 Jul 1.

Abstract

A novel intermolecular addition of aldehydes to 1,6-enynes via a Pt-carbene intermediate provides the diastereoselective formation of valuable tricyclic compounds.