Chemoselective cross-metathesis reaction between electron-deficient 1,3-dienes and olefins

Chemoselective cross-metathesis reactions between methyl sorbate or 1,3-dienic amides and various olefins in the presence of the Grubbs–Hoveyda catalyst have been investigated. Cross-metathesis reactions turned out to be more chemoselective with 1,3-dienic amides than with 1,3-dienic esters.

Chemoselective cross-metathesis reactions between methyl sorbate or 1,3-dienic amides and various olefins in the presence of the Grubbs-Hoveyda catalyst have been investigated. Cross-metathesis reactions turned out to be more chemoselective with 1,3-dienic amides than with 1,3-dienic esters.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide