Ruthenium- and palladium-catalyzed enyne cycloisomerizations: differentially stereoselective syntheses of bicyclic structures

J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Dec 3;130(48):16176-7. doi: 10.1021/ja8078835.

Abstract

Enyne cycloisomerizations can provide an efficient means for forming carbon-carbon bonds. We describe stereoselectively dichotomous enyne cycloisomerizations, entirely dependent on the selection of catalytic manifold. Ruthenium catalysis provides trans-fused bicyclic systems, whereas palladium catalysis provides the analogous cis-fused bicycles. A number of substrates are investigated, and the outcomes ultimately offer a clear mechanistic rationale for these observations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / chemical synthesis*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Molecular Structure
  • Palladium / chemistry*
  • Ruthenium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
  • Palladium
  • Ruthenium