| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1322966 | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry | 2013 | 5 Pages |
A ruthenium-mediated intramolecular [3 + 2] cycloaddition of bis-1,3-dienes to give bicyclic products, which is a novel non-metathetic behavior of Grubbs catalyst, is reported. The formation of a ruthenium–olefin complex is proposed to be a key step for the success of the reaction.
Graphical abstractA ruthenium-mediated intramolecular [3 + 2] cycloaddition of bis-1,3-dienes to give bicyclic products, which is a novel non-metathetic behavior of Grubbs catalyst, is reported. The formation of a ruthenium–olefin complex is proposed to be a key step for the success of the reaction.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Reaction of bis-1,3-diene with ruthenium–carbene complex was examined. ► A ruthenium-mediated intramolecular [3 + 2] cycloaddition product was obtained. ► A novel non-metathetic behavior of Grubbs catalyst was discovered. ► The formation of a ruthenium–olefin complex is proposed to be a key step.
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