| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5272096 | Tetrahedron Letters | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Cross metathesis (CM) reactions of β-carotene and alkenes occur regioselectively in the presence of the Hoveyda second generation catalyst. Scission of the C15-C15Ⲡand C11-C12 bonds of β-carotene in all CM reactions predominates. The reaction with ethyl (2E,4E/Z)-3-methylhexa-2,4-dienoate is both regio- and diastereoselective, and affords ethyl all-trans-retinoate as the major product, if suitable CM conditions are applied.
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Authors
Agnieszka Wojtkielewicz, Jadwiga Maj, Jacek W. Morzycki,