Metal promoted vinylcyclopropane–cyclopentene rearrangements: Reactions ripe for mechanism-based catalyst design

This brief review describes experimental and theoretical data relevant to the mechanisms of transition metal promoted vinylcyclopropane–cyclopentene rearrangements. In particular, reactions utilizing Pd(0), Rh(I), and Ni(0) are highlighted and compared to analogous reactions not involving transition metals.

This brief review describes experimental and theoretical data relevant to the mechanisms of transition metal promoted vinylcyclopropane–cyclopentene rearrangements. In particular, reactions utilizing Pd(0), Rh(I), and Ni(0) are highlighted and compared to analogous reactions not involving transition metals.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide