Studies on the ring-opening of bicyclic cyclopropanes activated by a carbonyl group

Studies on the Friedel–Crafts reaction between carbonyl bicyclic cyclopropane and electronic-rich aromatic systems were conducted. Lewis acid and iminium cationic activation methods were examined. It was found that the cyclopropane ring-opening was highly dependent on the nature of the counter nucleophile as well as the activation method.

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