Copper-Catalyzed Dimerization/Cyclization of Itaconates
A copper-catalyzed domino reaction between itaconate esters and diethyl zinc (or silane) is developed, affording itaconate dimerization products, multi-ester-substituted cyclopentanones, in moderate to high yields.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/8/15023 |