Relay cross metathesis reactions of vinylphosphonates.

ABSTRACT: Dimethyl (β-substituted) vinylphosphonates do not readily undergo cross metathesis reactions with Grubbs catalyst and terminal alkenes. However, the corresponding mono- or diallyl vinylphosphonate esters undergo facile cross metathesis reactions. The improved reactivity is attributed to a relay step in the cross metathesis reaction mechanism.

SUBMITTER: Malla RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4168886 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature