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  • C sp 3-H bond activation triggered by formation of metallacycles: rhodium(I)-catalyzed cyclopropanation/cyclization of allenynes.

C sp 3-H bond activation triggered by formation of metallacycles: rhodium(I)-catalyzed cyclopropanation/cyclization of allenynes.

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English) (2012-06-29)
Yoshihiro Oonishi, Yoshitaka Kitano, Yoshihiro Sato
PMID22740384
ABSTRACT

Giving direction: An C sp 3-H bond activation directed by a rhodacycle intermediate has been found to occur in a Rh(I)-catalyzed reaction between an allene moiety having a tert-butyl substituent, and tethered alkynes. Cyclic compounds containing a cyclopropane ring were obtained in good to high yields (up to 92%).