Copper-Catalyzed Dimerization/Cyclization of Itaconates.

ABSTRACT: 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.

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6332366 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature